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''Madonna knew the situation in Malawi, where he was born. In that country, there isn't really a legal framework for adopting.
Personally, I prefer to stay on the side of the law.''
-- Angelina Jolie, on Madonna's decision to adopt a toddler from the African country of Malawi
In 1969: Jethro Tull played their first U.S.
concert, in New York City. They were the opening act for Led Zeppelin.
In 1976: ''Laverne Shirley,'' starring Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams, premiered on ABC.
In 1979: ''The Dukes of Hazzard,'' starring Tom Wopat, John Schneider and Catherine Bach, debuted on CBS.
In 1980: Paul McCartney was released from a Tokyo jail after being held for more than a week. He was arrested when marijuana was found in his luggage.
In 1984: Michael Jackson suffered burns to his scalp during the filming of a Pepsi commercial that featured special effects. He was briefly hospitalized.
In 1986: The first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were honored.
They included Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.
In 1990: Kim Basinger signed papers giving her title to most of Braselton, Ga. The price was about $20 million.
In 2002: Virgin Records and Mariah Carey ended their record deal. Virgin paid Carey $28 million to break the contract, on top of the $21 million the singer got for signing with Virgin.
In 2004: Jennifer Lopez called off her engagement to Ben Affleck.
In 2006: ''Survivor'' winner Richard Hatch was convicted of failing to pay taxes on his $1 million prize on the CBS reality show. He was sentenced to 51 months in prison.
1.
BCS National Championship -- Ohio State vs. Florida, Fox.
2.
NFC Playoff -- Philadelphia at New Orleans, Fox.
3. AFC Playoffs Post-game -- New England at San Diego, CBS.
4. ''Grey's Anatomy'' (Thursday, 9 p.m.
), ABC.
3. Bob Seger The Silver Bullet Band; $1,125,775; $60.
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