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Today In Radio History

March 4

On this day in 1910, DeForest conducted an experimental Radio broadcast from New York City.

On this day in 1925, President Calvin Coolidge was adminstered the oath of office in Washington, DC. as it was was broadcast over the Radio for the first time.

On this day in 1942, "Junior Miss" starring Shirley Temple was broadcast on the CBS Radio Network for the first time.

On this day in 1952, the first seagoing Radio broadcasting station, "Courier", was dedicated by President Harry Truman.

On this day in 1955, the first radio facsimile was transmitted across the continent.

On this day in 2004, Clear Channel Communications paid a record $755,000 fine for indecent material aired during broadcasts of the "Bubba The Love Sponge" program

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