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1889 – Congratulations to the first commercial jukebox which was installed in San Francisco, CA. It was called the “Nickel-in-the-Slot”, and played wax cylinder records. Within 6 months it would earn $1,000. The word “Juke” – by the way – means ‘disorderly house’ – therefore this is a disorderly box of music.Put another  nickel in – in the Nickelodean – All I want is having you – and Music, music, music.

This Day in Tech History podcast show notes for November 23

• Dr. Who first airs on the BBC in 1963
• Nintendo releases the Gameboy color
• Security hole in Gmail discovered