On this day in 1935, the CBS Radio Network first aired "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch".

On this day 1952, Jackie Robinson became Director of Communication for NBC, making him the first black executive of a major radio-TV network.

On this day in 1922, WGY-AM, Schenectady, New York began broadcasting.

On this day in 1927, KGA-AM, Spokane, Washington began broadcasting.

On this day in 2009, Eddie Schwartz died at age 62. Schwartz worked late night and overnight at WGN-AM, Chicago from 1982 to 1992.