I was born in 1995, so I am a product of the digital age. I listen to radio in the car, but I was not around during the days where every home had a radio in their living room. So many famous events were broadcast on the radio, and I am going to list a few that I wish I got to be there for.
1. In 1938, Orson Wells broadcasted his famous War of the Worlds program. Even though it was only a story, it sent its listeners into a frenzy. It sounded very much like a real Martian invasion, but thankfully it was not. Nowadays, many plays/stories are broadcasted, but this one had a huge impact. I mean, it is 2016 and we are still talking about it. 2. World War II was a very unique time in our nation's history. People were so engaged with the war effort, and the radio was used effectively. One of the most famous uses of radio during the war was President Franklin Roosevelt's Fireside Chats. There was not just one fireside chat, but instead there a bunch of them. He talked about many things, such as the war, the economy, recession and The New Deal. This was one of the first times that a US President had direct communication with the American people, and it definitely boosted morale during the war. 3. I have been a huge Beatles fanatic my whole life. I often wonder what it was like to live in America during the peak of Beatlemania in 1964. During this time, the only thing playing on pop radio was The Beatles. They held the top 5 spots on the Billboard charts. Even though they are more well known for their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, the radio was still a huge part of it. There are many events, but those are just three of them. I am obviously missing a few bigger ones, but these are still important to radio and media. Here is a list of other famous radio events: http://listverse.com/2007/07/19/top-10-historic-radio-broadcasts/
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