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Overview of the events of 1970 in radio
The year 1970 in radio saw the debut of a nationally syndicated music countdown show[1] NPR .
Events April – format.
May 1 – Also in the Dallas/Fort Worth market, WBAP -AM 820 and WFAA-AM 570 finally end the time-share arrangement on both frequencies that had lasted since the earliest days of radio, leaving both stations free to finally adopt full-time formats. WBAP launches a country music format that will soon become very popular.[2]
July 11 – " chart. The show is a success and sets the standard for radio countdown programs for years to come.
August 29 – Attempted hijacking of Radio North Sea International off the coast of the Netherlands in a commercial dispute, with events being broadcast live.[3] No dates New York
.American Forces Radio and Television Service.
[4] Debuts No dates Closings National Public Radio
in the United States.Births February 14 – Simon Pegg , British comedian, film and television actor, radio personality
March 21 – Cenk Uygur , Turkish-American political commentator
August 16 – Bonnie Bernstein , American television and radio sports reporter and anchor.
November 23 – Zoë Ball
, British television and radio presenter Deaths May 14 – Billie Burke , 84, American film, stage, radio and television actress References
