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Monday, December 30, 2013

December 29 In Radio History

In 1891...Thomas A. Edison patented "transmission of signals electrically" (radio).

In 1945...Sheb Wooley recorded four songs for Bullet Records at the studios of WSM Radio, the first commercial recordings made in Nashville.

In 1945...The mystery voice of "Mr. Hush" was introduced to the audience of the radio show, "Truth or Consequences", which was hosted by Ralph Edwards.



In 1963...WMCA 570 AM first station in New York to Play “I Want to Hold Your Hand " at 12:50 PM

In 1980...the Mutual Broadcasting Service cancelled the "Sears Radio Theater" program.

In 1985...Phil Donahue and a Soviet radio commentator hosted a special program called the "Citizens’ Summit" via satellite Television.

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