Steve “Snapper” Jones (Stephen Howard Jones) (October 17, 1942 – November 25, 2017)
Jones, was an ABA and NBA player, who played with the Portland Trail Blazers from 1975 to 1976. He later became known for his local work as a television analyst for the Blazers. He was the brother of Nick Jones, another former ABA and NBA player.
Rance Howard(November 17, 1928 – November 25, 2017)
Actor Rance Howard, the father of director Ron Howard, died Saturday. The elder Howard was also the father of actor Clint Howard and grandfather of actresses Bryce Dallas Howard and Paige Howard.
Rance Howard’s acting career spanned several decades since the 1950s. He appeared in several of Ron Howard’s films, including "Apollo 13," "A Beautiful Mind," "Splash," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," "Parenthood" and "Grand Theft Auto." (AP)
On this day in 1986, President Ronald Reagan and Attorney Gen. Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to rebels in Nicaragua. The National Security Advisor John Poindexter resigned and Oliver North was fired.
From left: President Reagan and Attorney Gen. Edwin Meese.
During the Revolutionary War on this day in 1783, the British evacuated New York. It was their last military position in the UnitedStates.
A group of fishermen from Florida spotted Elián Gonzales off the coast of Fort Lauderdale. He was completely alone, floating in an inner tube. He was rescued on this day in 1999.
The boat that Elian and his mother, and 10 other people had been traveling on to the United States from Cuba had been ripped apart in the rough seas, and he was one of the only survivors.
Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, 1954
Baseball’s Joe Dimaggio was born on this day in 1914.