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U.S. Justice Dept. sues Apple over e-book pricing

The Justice Department accused 5 of the USA's largest publishing houses, Hachette SA, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster, and Apple of fixing prices on e-books, and forcing their customers to pay millions of dollars more for their favorite titles.

Steve Jobs is forced out of Apple by John Sculley

Steve Jobs was forced out of Apple after a long power struggle between him and John Sculley. As a result, five additional senior Apple employees also resigned and joined Jobs in his new company, NeXT. Jobs didn't return to Apple until 1997.

Konstantin Chernenko named President of the Soviet Union

Chernenko assumed the position of the head figure of the governmental institution, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. He was elected by a joint session of both houses included in Presidium. He held the position until his death in 1985. His policies were focused on supporting the labor unions and education and propaganda reforms.

The Apple I is created

Steve Wozniak dabbled in computer-design and created what would become the Apple I. Wozniak's friend Steve Jobs had the idea of selling the computer, the Apple I was Apple's first product. It went on sale in July 1976 at a price of US$666.66 because Wozniak liked repeating digits.

US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs 1968 Civil Rights Act

Civil Rights Act provided equal housing opportunities regardless of race, religion or national origin. It also made it a federal crime to interfere with anyone for same reasons. The Act was signed into law by President Johnson during riots after the assassination of Martin Luther King. It was nicknamed Fair Housing Act.

The trial of Adolf Eichmann begins in Jerusalem

Eichmann went on trial in Jerusalem for crimes against the Jewish people, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The trial prompted a new openness in Israel; many Holocaust survivors felt able to share their experiences as the country confronted this traumatic chapter. He was found guilty on all counts, sentenced to death.

Anniversaries of the (in)famous

died 2007

Kurt Vonnegut

died 1985

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