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Today In Radio History

January 5

On this day in 1932, "The Shadow" debuted on the Colubmia Broadcast System (CBS).

On this day in 1935, the CBS Radio Network program, "The Hour of Charm", featured Phil Spitalny’s All-Girl Orchestra.

On this day in 1940, the F.C.C., Federal Communications Commission, was given its first demonstration of FM radio.

On this day in 1994, BBC Radio commentator, Brian Johnston died. He spent 40 years with the BBC.

On this day in 2004, Chris Moyles did his first BBC 1 Breakfast Show.

On this day in 2004, the first HD Radio receiver - a Kenwood KTC-HR 100 model - went on sale commercially in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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