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History of Television Soap Operas
On this date in 1949, the first daytime television soap opera was broadcast. Here are some things you may not have known about American soap operas. They’re called soap operas because soap companies were common early sponsors of the shows. The first soap operas appeared on radio. “Painted Dreams” is considered the first, and it…
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Berlin Airlift: A Lifeline for a City
On this date in 1949, the Berlin Airlift ended. Here are some things you may not have known about the effort to keep West Berlin supplied during a blockade by the Soviets. Following World War II, Germany was divided into four occupation zones, one each for the Americans, British, French and Soviets. The city of…