Ted Turner History: September 18, 1997 - Ted Turner gives $1 billion to the United Nations December 28, 1991 - Ted Turner is named Time Magazine Man of Year December 21, 1991 - U.S. actress Jane Fonda marries CNN-director Ted Turner December 7, 1990 - Ted Turner and Jane Fonda announce their engagement July 3, 1985 - CBS announces a 21% stock buy-back to thwart Ted Turner's takeover June 1, 1980 - Ted Turner's Cable News Network begins broadcasting May 11, 1977 - Ted Turner manages an Atlanta Braves game January 6, 1976 - Ted Turner purchases Atlanta Braves for reported $12 million November 19, 1938 - Ted Turner, broadcasting mogul/owns, Atlanta Braves, won America's Cup
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