An early American attempt to adopt the metric system literally blows off course. Also: Nelson Mandela is released from prison. (And today is World Radio Day!)<br />

An early American attempt to adopt the metric system literally blows off course. Also: Nelson Mandela is released from prison. (And today is World Radio Day!)

An early American attempt to adopt the metric system literally blows off course. Also: Nelson Mandela is released from prison. (And today is World Radio Day!)<br>

Weights and Measures

Local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck to look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more.

Share Weights and Measures

Sign up to save your podcasts

Weights and Measures

Weights and Measures