On this date:

» In 1765, Frederick County, Md., became the first colonial entity to repudiate the British Stamp Act.

» In 1889, the first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon.

» In 1903, singer Enrico Caruso made his American debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, appearing in "Rigoletto."

» In 1936, Life, the photojournalism magazine created by Henry R. Luce, was first published.

» In 1945, most U.S. wartime rationing of foods, including meat and butter, was set to expire by day's end.

» In 1963, President Johnson proclaimed Nov. 25 a day of national mourning following the assassination of President Kennedy.