EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Singing Telegram That Almost Started World War III
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In 1962, a Soviet submarine commander named Valentin Savitsky came within minutes of launching a nuclear torpedo during the Cuban Missile Crisis. What stopped him wasn't diplomacy or fear — it was a birthday song crackling through his radio at the worst possible moment, and one man's stubborn refusal to believe what he was hearing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1962, a Soviet submarine commander named Valentin Savitsky came within minutes of launching a nuclear torpedo during the Cuban Missile Crisis. What stopped him wasn't diplomacy or fear — it was a birthday song crackling through his radio at the worst possible moment, and one man's stubborn refusal to believe what he was hearing.
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