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📅 Oct 18, 1922
The British Broadcasting Company Is Founded
The British Broadcasting Company was founded on October 18, 1922, and became the public BBC in 1927.
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📅 Oct 30, 1938
The War of the Worlds Radio Panic
On October 30, 1938, a radio play of The War of the Worlds fooled listeners into fearing a real invasion.
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📅 Sep 22, 1955
ITV Goes on Air and Ends the BBC Television Monopoly
On September 22, 1955, ITV launched in London, ending the BBC's 19-year monopoly of British television.
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📅 Sep 26, 1960
The First Televised Presidential Debate Is Held in Chicago
On September 26, 1960, the first televised presidential debate was held in Chicago between Kennedy and Nixon, before 70 million viewers.
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📅 Sep 24, 1968
60 Minutes Premieres on CBS
On September 24, 1968, 60 Minutes premiered on CBS with Mike Wallace and Harry Reasoner, beginning the longest run in prime-time television.
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📅 Oct 20, 1968
Jacqueline Kennedy Marries Aristotle Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis on October 20, 1968, on his private Greek island. The wedding drew worldwide attention.
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