Today is Saturday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2013. There are 38 days left in the year. History of Nigeria: In 2009, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua jetted to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment. He did not officially hand over to Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan.
In 1804, the 14th president of the United States, Franklin Pierce (puhrs), was born in Hillsboro, N.H.
In 1889, the first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon.
In 1963, the classic British science-fiction series "Doctor Who" premiered on BBC Television, starring William Hartnell as the first incarnation of the time-traveling title character.
Ten years ago: Five U.S. soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Five years ago: Spain clinched an improbable, come-from-behind Davis Cup victory over Argentina.
One year ago: Supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi clashed in the streets of Cairo and other major cities, in the worst violence since Morsi took office nearly five months earlier.
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