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Today In Radio History

December 27

On this day in 1932, Radio City Music Hall, in New York City, began operation with the first event open to the public.

On this day in 1939, the radio program, "The Glenn Miller Show,", debuted on the CBS radio network.

On this day in 1947, Bell Labs invented the transistor.

On this day in 1963, "The Animals" performed on the BBC radio show, "Saturday Club", their first radio appearance.

On this day in 1968, Don McNeils' "The Breakfast Club" signed off the ABC Radio network, after 35 years of successful broadcasting.

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