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Radio Calendar
Wednesday, August 12, 1942
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This week in history
Week of 08/09–08/15/1942
- 1942 — Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil receive a patent for a Frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system that later became the basis for modern technologies in wireless telephones, two-way radio communications, and Wi-Fi.
- 1942 — Major General Eugene Reybold of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorizes the construction of facilities that would house the "Development of Substitute Materials" project, better known as the Manhattan Project.
- 1942 — World War II: Operation Pedestal: The oil tanker SS Ohio reaches the island of Malta barely afloat carrying vital fuel supplies for the island's defenses.
- 1942 — World War II: US Navy L-class blimp L-8 drifts in from the Pacific and eventually crashes in Daly City, California. The two-man crew cannot be found.
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About this night
On Wednesday, August 12, 1942, Goldie’s Radio Calendar lists 1 playable old time radio episode that shares this broadcast date. Highlights include The Lone Ranger. Jump week to week, read “this week in history,” and play that episode free in your browser — sponsor breaks included.
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FAQ
- What old time radio shows aired on Wednesday, August 12, 1942?
- Goldie lists 1 episode for Wednesday, August 12, 1942, including The Lone Ranger. Open the title to stream free.
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- Tonight maps today’s month and day onto a dense year of the Golden Age of Radio (default 1946). You land on that historical date’s lineup so you can hear what was on the air “this day in radio” without memorizing obscure air dates.
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