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The First Radio Broadcast That Shocked Everyone!

Jan 22, 2026
On the chilly night of November 2 1920 in Pittsburgh, a small transmitter changed the world. Join us as we dive into the story of the very first commercial radio broadcast by KDKA, when the results of the U.S. presidential election were broadcast live, and in that moment a new era of mass media was born. In this video you’ll learn: • Who the engineers behind the moment were. • How the technology worked and why it was revolutionary. • What it meant for audiences across America—and how it laid the foundation for radio, television and beyond. 📌 Key moment: “THE NIGHT THE WORLD SPOKE FOR THE FIRST TIME” 📌 Station: KDKA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 📌 Date: November 2 1920 If you found this story fascinating, please **LIKE**, **COMMENT** your thoughts (“What would you have tuned in to?”) and **SUBSCRIBE** for more deep dives into media history. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you won’t miss our next video on early broadcasting pioneers and innovations. #RadioHistory #1920Broadcast #FirstCommercialRadioBroadcast #RadioHistory #1920Radio #KDKA
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