A U.S. marshal dies in the line of duty for the first time, a landmark report points to the hazards of smoking, the designated hitter comes into play, and Beckham heads to America, all on this day.
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Warner Bros.
1995: The WB Television Network premieres as a fifth TV network. The network, a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting, would shut down on Sept. 17, 2006, and merge with UPN to form The CW.