Today in Radio History

May 9

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

1929Ownership & Business

WJW Cleveland Changes Call Letters

Radio station WJW in Cleveland, Ohio, underwent a call sign change. This event reflects the evolving regulatory landscape and station identities in early broadcasting history.

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1964Pop Culture

Louis Armstrong's 'Hello, Dolly!' Tops Billboard Chart

Louis Armstrong's 'Hello, Dolly!' reached the number one spot on the Billboard pop chart, ending The Beatles' fourteen-week reign. This made Armstrong the oldest artist to achieve a number one hit.

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