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August 20: Detroit Radio

On 20 August 1920, the first commercial radio broadcast from the Detroit News building in downtown Detroit. According to “History of Michigan AM Broadcasting,” at 8:15pm, the new station began with the words “This is 8MK calling” which was followed by “Annie Laurie” and “Roses of Picardy.” The 8MK’s call number was changed twice; first […]