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BBC World Service: Spanning the Globe Since 1932
On this date in 1932, the BBC Empire Service radio system went on the air for the first time. Here are some things you may not have known about what is now called BBC World Service. The Empire Service began as a shortwave service aimed at English speakers in the far-flung reaches of the British…
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Sports Broadcasting: Spreading the News Since 1921
On this date in 1939, the first live television broadcast of a sporting event in the United States happened. Here are some things you may not have known about the early days of sports broadcasting. If a fan couldn’t get to the stadium to see their team in action, traditionally they would have to wait…