In 1923...WEAF radio began broadcasting the "Eveready Hour". It was a variety show.
In 1944...In Nashville at the WSM Radio studios, Eddy Arnold recorded four songs, including "Cattle Call," at his first recording session.
In 1944...Beach Boys drummer, keyboardist and songwriter Dennis Wilson was born on this day in 1944. He drowned on Dec. 28, 1983 at 39. Dennis Wilson interview with Pete Fornatale on WNEW-FM, New York City, November 1976.
In 1954...Billboard magazine reported that the New York Supreme Court had denied radio disc jockey Alan Freed any further use of the nickname "Moondog." Freed had been sued for infringement by New York street musician Louis T. Hardin, who claimed prior ownership of the nickname.
In 1965..."Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)" by The Byrds hit number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1967...WCBS-AM NYC expanded to all news
In 1989...Howard Hoffman and Stephanie Miller first show at WQHT
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