This Day in History January 5, 1940

By Ruth on January 5, 2014 in history, technology
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On this date in 1940, FM radio was demonstrated the FCC for the first time.   Edwin Howard Armstrong was the person who demonstrated it, but his life met a very tragic end about fourteen years later.  He was financially ruined, and his mental state was not good due to legal battles and such.  He struck out at his wife, and shortly thereafter, he jumped to his death.  For one who was so intelligent and influential in radio history in this country, it is quite a sad story.

For more info:

http://radiomagonline.com/features/radio_today_radio_history/

http://www.economicexpert.com/a/FM:radio.htm

http://jeff560.tripod.com/chronofm.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Howard_Armstrong

http://radiomagonline.com/features/radio_today_radio_history/

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

2 Comments

  1. Cassondra Del Rio January 6, 2014 Reply

    yes to FM radio! so sad how he died =[

  2. Wes Hovorka January 5, 2014 Reply

    I love these daily history messages!!!

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