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Today In Radio History

April 7

On this day in 1918, Peter Aryans a Dutch Radio actor, was born.

On this day in 1956, "Rock 'n Roll Dance Party" debuted on the CBS Radio Network.

On this day in 1961, Radio comedienne, Marian Jordan, died at age 62. Her claim to fame was on the program "Fibber McGee & Molly"

On this day in 1967, KMPX-FM, San Francisco unveiled what became known as the "Progressive Rock" format on Radio.

On this day in 1997, the "Howard Stern Radio Show" debuted on WRXK-FM, Fort Myers, Florida.

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