January 27
On this day in 1927, United Independent Broadcasters Inc. began a Radio network which consisted of 16 stations. It later evolved into CBS, the Columbia Broadcasting System.
On this day in 1927, KXO-AM/1230 went on the air in El Centro, California.
On this day in 1931, The NBC Radio Network first broadcast "Clara, Lu ’n’ Em" on its Blue network.
On this day in 1957, The "CBS Radio Workshop" debuted.
On this day in 2004, The Federal Communications Commission fined Clear Channel Radio for apparently airing indecent material over several broadcast stations during several days. The Commission proposed the highest fine the law provides resulting in a $27,500 for each of 26 apparent indecency violations for a total of $715,000.
