The Lone Ranger’s History Comes From Detroit But Ties To Grand Rapids
Many kids from the early part of the last century grew up with the famed fictional hero, the Lone Ranger. The radio program started in Detroit on this day in 1933.
Radio History
First Radio Station In US Began 100 Years Ago Today in Michigan
Many firsts have happened in Michigan, and one of the most significant happened 100 years ago today, when radio station WWJ in Detroit became the first commercial radio station on the air in the country.