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It was when War of the Worlds was first broadcast on the radio causing a panic (the size of which is debatable).
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On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles' radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" was broadcast, causing panic among listeners who believed the simulated news broadcast about a Martian invasion was real. The event highlighted the power of mass media and caused the FCC to investigate the incident.
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When did the broadcast of War of the Worlds air?
October 30, 1938
Who narrated the broadcast about the end of the world on October 30 1938?
Orson Wells
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Which one? There have been several in the last 111 years.* 1898, original book by H.G. Wells.* 1938, radio broadcast by Orson Welles.* 1953, first movie by George Pal.* 1988, television series by Greg Strangis.* 2005, second movie by Steven Spielberg.
