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Marconi
Marconi designed a transmitter to receive a radio signal across the Atlantic Ocean. He set up a wireless receiver in Canada as it picked up a morse code from England. The code was sent into space and flew right into the Atlantic Ocean, and Marconi himself received a message at 12:30. -
Audion Tube
Lee De Forest invented the Audion tube, a device that will allow to pick up communication. He tested his first broadcast in July 18, 1907 which eventually lead to his first achievement. He went through the process of connecting an amplifier in order to receive his first signal. -
WWJ (AM)
WWJ was the first known radio news program to record news reports.The radio station was found by The Detroit News, and was granted a limited commercial license. WWJ first signed on the air under the call sign 8MK, its abbreviations referred to the location of the radio station and the call sign that was labeled under the license. -
KDKA
KDKA has been known as the world's first commercially worldwide radio station. Since the start of their radio broadcast, it has been a global success. KDKA has also broadcasted a speech on European relief by Herbert Hoover on January 15, 1921. -
9XM
9XM broadcasted World War 1 gathering weather information on the ships that were sailing to the Great Lakes. Before this station was found, Professor Edward Bennett decided that the station record regular weather broadcasts. From December 4, 1916, their messages broke down into morse code. -
Mahatma Gandhi's Soldier of Peace
Gandhi was a spiritual leader in India who led the Indian Independence Movement. He was known as a historical figure during his Soldier of Peace speech. His speech stated civil rights and freedom across the world. -
FM Radio
Edwin H. Armstrong invented the first FM radio. He also enabled audio frequencies and transmissions for higher reception. He's improved better signal since the FM radio was made, and it changed how signals are now stronger than before. -
The Hindenburg Disaster
The Hindenburg was an airship that caught fire during landing at the Naval Airforce. Many passengers have lost their lives in the fire and people have been injured during the incident. When the airship descended, it crashed into the ground, burning to ashes and specs of dust. -
War of the Worlds
This broadcast was recorded in 1938 by Orson Welles. He recorded a 60 minute broadcast reading the classic novel of H.G. Well's War of the Worlds, presenting it in the form of news bulletins. People believed the events Orson read in the novel were real, but this only lead to success for his broadcast. -
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley made his first TV recordings for RCA in Nashville. He performed Heartbreak Hotel released as a single for fans alike. Today he is known as the king of rock and roll of music. -
Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath recorded her poem "Daddy." after going through a wave of depression that has been inside her ever since her father died. A month later she had committed suicide during the time this poem was broadcasted. She was known as one of the great American female writers of all time. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
President John F. Kennedy addressed the message of the Cuban Missile Crisis warning the Soviets that if the missiles arent removed in Cuba, it could pose a major threat to the United States. Nuclear facilities have been installed in Turkey within range of Russia, putting both countries at risk. He mentions the threat of a nuclear war and both sides agree to dismantle their missiles. -
The Beatles
The Beatles recorded ten songs for their hit album Please Please Me. They have been a major success in the music industry, touring and playing in live performances adoring fans of many. They have built their reputations by playing in clubs in Liverpool for three years. -
I have a dream
During the march on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr's. speech was broadcasted on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, calling an end to racism and granting equality for all people. The idea of racism itself is unnecessary, and he wants not just blacks or whites but all races to live together in harmony as brothers and sisters, His speech changed the perspectives of how people perceive racism, and it made a major highlight during his success. -
Elton John
Elton John did a collaboration with Beatle's singer John Lennon. Both artists performed at the Madison Square Garden, and their hit song "What Gets You Thru The Night." resulted in a major hit single. This was Lennon's only hit single in the United States, but his collab with Elton John spiraled skyward in the music charts.
