Aerosmith became the first major-label band to allow fans to freely download their new single “Head First” online.
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Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali retired for the third time.
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Telegraph wires linked new York and Boston.
Bill Gates stepped down as chairman of Microsoft Corporation.