In 1938, one radio broadcast made Americans think the world was ending: The incredible true story behind the 'War of the Worlds' panic

A 1938 radio drama adaptation of The War of the Worlds caused confusion among listeners. Many Americans believed they were ...

In 1938, millions of Americans thought Martians had invaded Earth after a radio broadcast sounded so real that it triggered nationwide panic

Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds caused widespread confusion after its realistic news format led ...
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Radio Activity: The 100th Anniversary of Public Broadcasting

With the flip of a switch in 1910, Lee deForest ushered in an era of radio communications that would provide instant, long-distance wireless communication. Bettmann / Corbis On January 13, 1910, tenor ...
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National Broadcasting Day: History, significance and why it continues to shape public life

Every year, July 23 is observed as National Broadcasting Day in India, marking the start of organised broadcasting in India's history. This is a significant day because it celebrates the contribution ...