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Radio Calendar
Sunday, August 9, 1953
2 episodes on the air
This week in history
Week of 08/09–08/15/1953
- 1953 — First Indochina War: The French Union withdraws its forces from Operation Camargue against the Viet Minh in central Vietnam.
- 1953 — The 7.2 Ms Ionian earthquake shakes the southern Ionian Islands with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). Between 445 and 800 people are killed.
- 1953 — Thermonuclear bomb testing: The Soviet atomic bomb project continues with the detonation of "RDS-6s" (Joe 4) using a "layered" scheme.
- 1953 — First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous takes place, in Southern California.
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective
The Ice Pick Murder Case (repeat 50-07-12)Ep 151 · Sunday, August 9, 1953
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On Sunday, August 9, 1953, Goldie’s Radio Calendar lists 2 playable old time radio episodes that share this broadcast date. Highlights include Escape and Richard Diamond, Private Detective. Jump week to week, read “this week in history,” and use Play the evening to queue the full night free in your browser — sponsor breaks included.
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FAQ
- What old time radio shows aired on Sunday, August 9, 1953?
- Goldie lists 2 episodes for Sunday, August 9, 1953, including Escape and Richard Diamond, Private Detective. Open any title to stream free, or play the whole evening in order.
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