Keith Max Jackson (October 18, 1928 – January 13, 2018)

Jackson is remembered for his career with ABC Sports (1966–2006)
and concise coverage of college football (1952–2006). He died today
in California.

A 1983  Christmas comedy film directed by Bob Clark, and based on Jean
Shepherd‘s semi-fictional anecdotes in his 1966 book In God We Trust: All
Others Pay Cash, with some elements from his 1971 book Wanda Hickey’s
Night of Golden Memories.

Peter Billingsley-Michaelsen turned 46 on April 16.

 
A rare behind-the-scenes photo.

1930’s

Francis Albert Sinatra  (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998)

Singer, actor, and producer Frank Sinatra was one of the most popular
and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-
selling music artists of all time, selling more than 150 million records
worldwide. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrants, Sinatra
began his musical career in the swing era with bandleaders Harry James
and Tommy Dorsey.

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.

Walter Cronkite announces the death of President Kennedy.    
    

Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as President of the United States.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy
(May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963)