February 19 In Radio History

In 1878...Edison received patent for phonograph

In 1922...vaudeville performer, Ed Wynn, became the first vaudeville star to agree to a Radio contract.

In 1975...Harris introduced the world's first solid-state Radio transmitter.

In 1977...Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album released.

In 1981...George Harrison is ordered to pay ABKCO Music $587,000 for "subconscious plagiarism" "My Sweet Lord" with "He's So Fine".

In 1996...Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in York PA on WQXA 105.7 FM

In 2007...the SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio services announced a proposed merger.