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Februrary 5

On this day in 1916, Alexanderson successfully tested the multiple tuned antenna.

On this day in 1940, "Amanda of Honeymoon Hill" first aired on radio.

On this day in 1943, "Clandestine Radio Atlantiksender" in Germany, broadcasted for the first time.

On this day in 1966, the BBC, British Broadcasting Corporation, opens a relay radio station on Ascension Island.

On this day in 1977, "General Mills Adventure Theater" first aired on the CBS Radio Network.

On this day in 1979, the "Sears Radio Theater" first aired on the CBS Radio Network.

On this day in 1989, the Z-Rock Radio Network broadcasted Metallica's concert at Reunion Arena in Dallas, TX.

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