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nov 2, 1920 - First Commercial Radio Station

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The first commercial radio station in the United States, KDKA in Pittsburgh, began broadcasting on November 2, 1920. This station made history with its live broadcast of the presidential election results between Warren G. Harding and James M. Cox, marking the inception of the mass media era and revolutionizing the way information and entertainment were consumed.

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nov 2, 1920
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~ 104 years ago
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