Barbados appointed Rihanna as an ambassador to the country.
Rihanna went on to say that she “couldn’t be more proud.”
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'Friends' debuted on NBC and continued for ten seasons.
The American drama TV series 'Lost' premiered on ABC.
Former President Abraham Lincoln ordered the emancipation of slaves across the US from January 1, 1863.
The ITV network launched in the UK, which became the BBC's first rival.
Singer Bob Dylan played at New York's famous Carnegie Hall.