Today in Radio History

May 6

Every day in radio history — from the first broadcast to the last format flip.

1937Tragedies & Endings

Hindenburg Disaster Reported Live on Radio

The German airship Hindenburg burst into flames while landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Herb Morrison's emotional live radio report of the disaster became one of the most iconic moments in radio history.

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