Non-musical history for today: 1920 – In the United States, KDKA of Pittsburgh started broadcasting as the first commercial radio station. The first broadcast was the result of the 1920 United States presidential election (Harding-Cox). And I know what you’re thinking… Hey! Stations east of the Mississippi River have “Ws” instead of “Ks.”  But, KDKA happened to receive its assignment during a short period during which land stations were being issued call letters from a sequential block of “K” call letters that had previously been assigned only to ship stations. Although the original policy was restored a few months later, KDKA was permitted to keep its non-standard call sign.

Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for November 2.

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