1938: Local New York City radio soap opera STELLA DALLAS began airing nationwide on NBC Radio. YOUNG WIDDER BROWN premiered on NBC Radio as well. Both were part of the networks afternoon lineup.
1944: The first day of the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day). Here is the CBS Radio lineup for the day, including the sponsors and a synopsis of what happened.10:00 a.m. VALIANT LADY. General Mills. Joan and Tubby are suspected of smuggling.
10:30. THE OPEN DOOR. Royal Puddings and Gelatins. John and Rennie Merrick quarreled over whether their parents should re-marry. Listen below.
10:45. BACHELOR'S CHILDREN. Wonder Bread. Ruth Ann cried over "Joan Gray," a fictitious ex-girlfriend of Dr. Bob's.
11:00. AMANDA OF HONEYMOON HILL. Phillips Milk of Magnesia. Jeanette regretted mailing a letter to her husband.
11:15. SECOND HUSBAND. Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder. A rebellious Fran has moved in with show producer Elsa King.
11:45. AUNT JENNY'S REAL LIFE STORIES. Spry All-Vegetable Shortening. Jim Abbott stood to inherit a fortune, but only if he agreed to a very unusual condition.
12:15 p.m. BIG SISTER. Rinso. Beautiful Hollis Travers declared her passionate love for John.
12:30. THE ROMANCE OF HELEN TRENT. Benefax Multivitamins. Helen delivered an ultimatum to Gil-- marry me now or never.
1966: Art Wallace's final draft of the script for the first episode of DARK SHADOWS was completed.
1974: Wesley Eure debuted as Mike Horton on DAYS OF OUR LIVES.
1988: On DAYS OF OUR LIVES, Alice learned that Tom is a poet and she didn't know it.
1992: KNOTS LANDING actor Larry Riley died at age 39.
1996: On ANOTHER WORLD, Cecile used her old tricks to break up Cass and Frankie.
2000: On THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, Diane told Victor she was pregnant.
2002: Aiden Turner debuted on ALL MY CHILDREN in the role of Aidan Devane.
2005: Former GUIDING LIGHT and DARK SHADOWS actor Dana Elcar died at age 77.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Michael Hadge (ex-Buzz, DARK SHADOWS) - 80
Sandra Bernhard (ex-Charlotte, THE L WORD) - 57
Danny Webb (ex-Gavin, BROOKSIDE) - 54
Aaron Sorkin (Creator, THE NEWSROOM; THE WEST WING) - 51
Jason Isaacs (ex-Michael, AWAKE) - 49
Max Casella (ex-Leo, BOARDWALK EMPIRE; ex-Benny, THE SOPRANOS) - 45
Tamara Davies (ex-Amy, PORT CHARLES; ex-Tricia, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL) - 40
Sonya Walger (ex-Penelope, LOST) - 38
Danny Strong (ex-Jonathan, BUFFY; ex-Doyle, GILMORE GIRLS) - 38
Johnny Pacar (ex-Damon, MAKE IT OR BREAK IT) - 31
Philip McGinley (ex-Tom, CORONATION STREET) - 31
Gemma Bissix (ex-Clare, HOLLYOAKS; ex-Clare, EASTENDERS) - 29
Daniel Logan (ex-Ben, SHORTLAND STREET) - 25
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