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Today In Radio History

Februrary 27

On this day in 1891, David Sarnoff was born - a United States pioneer in Radio and TV. He eventually became the head of RCA Victor.

On this day in 1922, Commerce Secretary, Herbert Hoover, convened the first National Radio Conference.

On this day in 1942, J. S. Hey discovered that the sun was emitting radiowaves.

On this day in 1960, Bolik Dahan was born, a Suriname singer and Radio host for Radio KBC.

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