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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2025 · 5 MIN

Jan. 13, 1910: The Father of Radio: The Day Opera Took Over the Airwaves

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Today we’re tuning in to January 13, 1910, the day the world heard music over the airwaves for the first time. This groundbreaking event from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York marked the dawn of public radio broadcasting and forever changed how people experienced music and communication. Also worth noting on this date, the accidental invention of the accordion!... But we’ll save that for next year. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

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