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On October 30, 1938, many listeners tuned in to a radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds," produced by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre. The broadcast, presented as a series of news bulletins, described a Martian invasion of Earth, which led to widespread panic among some listeners who believed the events were real. The realistic sound effects and dramatic delivery contributed to the confusion, highlighting the power of radio as a medium at the time. This event is often cited as a significant moment in media history.
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David Dimbleby was born on October 28, 1938.
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On October 30 1938 where was the radio broadcast that frighten America?
War of the Worlds. The broadcast was given by Orson Welles.
On October 30th 1938 What event did people think had happened to the earth?
Orson Welles' radio adaptation of H.G Well's The War of the World causes mass panic as people think Aliens have landed on earth.
What shocked America on the night before Halloween in 1938?
The War of the Worlds radio broadcast played on October 30, 1938. Millions of listeners were shocked from the news of Martians coming to Earth.
What are the release dates for Carefree - 1938?
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What are the release dates for Radio City Revels - 1938?
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When did the first raido broadcast of War of The Worlds first air?
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.
On October 30th 1938 What did people think had happen to the earth?
the end of the world
What day of the week was October 6 1938?
October 6, 1938 fell on a Thursday.
What book made people think the world was being invaded?
It wasn't the book that caused the panic. It was Orson Welles's Mercury Theater radio play adaptation the H.G.Wells's novel War of the Worlds, broadcast 30 October 1938.
What are the release dates for In Old Chicago - 1937?
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When was CBC Radio Orchestra created?
CBC Radio Orchestra was created in 1938.
When was Radio Televizioni Shqiptar created?
Radio Televizioni Shqiptar was created in 1938.
