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Today In Radio History

April 30

On this day in 1917, United States singer and Radio host, Bea Wain was born. Best known for the program, "Lucky Strike Hit Parade".

On this day in 1945, the Radio program, "Arthur Godfrey Time", began a run on the CBS Radio Network that lasted 27 years.

On this day in 1972, the Radio program, "Arthur Godfrey Time" was aired for the last time.

On this day in 1996, the "Howard Stern Radio Show" debuted on WKLQ-FM, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

On this day in 2004, former WCCO, Minneapolis radio broadcaster, Rolf Hertsgaard died at age 81.

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