Walkman Debuts
It was the device that revolutionized the way people listened to music. The Sony Walkman made its debut July 1, 1979. The cassette player became a big hit. 400 million of them were sold. Originally called the Soundabout in the U.S., manufacturing of the cassette-based Walkman ended in 2010.
Retrospectacle: Flagpole Sitting
It was a fad that became all the rage in 1924: flagpole sitting. It reached new heights when, ... more
DuMont Network Ushers Modern Television Era
The modern era of network television began with the DuMont Network on January 11, 1948. WDTV ... more
