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WIBX 950 – This Day In The History Of Our Radio Station

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:45:14 +0000

It was 66 years ago (May 2, 1947) that the FCC granted WIBX a move from 1230 am to 950 am, and with it an upgraded signal from 500 watts to 5,000.

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'Vikings' Season 2: What "Formidable" New Foe Will Ragnar Face?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:06:58 +0000

Though the discussion may have been swallowed up by last night's buzz-worthy 'Game of Thrones' and 'Mad Men' episodes, this past Sunday saw 'Vikings' airing its first season finale "All Change," setting up a turbulent season 2 that will see Viking chieftan Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) traveling to dangerous new territory, figuratively and literally. Series helmer Michael Hirst made the rounds today to discuss the tense finale and preview the eventual season 2, so find out about the future of 'Vikings' inside!

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Bazooka Joe Getting The Boot From His Gum

Dan Seitz — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:31:59 +0000

After almost sixty years, Bazooka Joe is being put out to pasture: The bubble gum will no longer feature the little comic strips that pretty much defined the brand.

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This Day in History for November 28 — Magellan Reaches Pacific Ocean, and More

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:44:05 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1520: Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Pacific Ocean with three ships, becoming the first European to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific (more info)

1895: Frank Duryea wins the first motor-car race in the United States (more info)

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This Day in History for October 27 — Cuban Missile Crisis Ends, and More

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:49:51 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1787: The first of the Federalist Papers, which called for the ratification of the US Constitution, is published (more info)

1904: The first underground New York City Subway line opens (more info)

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Bagg's Square Gearing Up For HarvestFest

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:48:34 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - While the fall wind blows and Varick Street begins to settle down from its raucous summer fun, the city continues to let the good times roll.

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Muhammad Ali's Childhood Home Is Up for Sale — But For How Much?

Mike Adams — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:50:48 +0000

From humble beginnings to legendary status is the epitaph inscribed on the tombstone of the American dream. And, no one knows the meaning to that battered and bruised dedication quite like Muhammad Ali.

Now, you can own a slice of the boxing legend’s humble beginnings, as Muhammad Ali’s childhood home is currently up for sale.

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Will a New Investigation Finally Reveal What Happened to Amelia Earhart?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 05:11:25 +0000

Today, July 2, marks the 75th anniversary of when legendary pilot Amelia Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while trying to fly around the world. Now, new light may be shed on the mystery that’s always surrounded the incident.

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This Day in Sports History — June 13

Joe Student — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:01:48 +0000

Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on June 13:

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This Day in Sports History for May 30

Ben Chew — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:07 +0000

Here are just some of things that happened in the world of sports on May 30:.

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This Day in History for May 29 – World War II Memorial Dedicated and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:07 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1790 – Rhode Island becomes the last of the original US colonies to ratify the Constitution and is admitted as the 13th state (More info)

1942 – Bing Crosby records Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas,’ the best-selling Christmas single in history (More info)

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This Day in History for May 24 – Brooklyn Bridge Opens and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:02:45 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1775 – John Hancock is elected president of the Second Continental Congress (More info)

1844 – Samuel Morse transmits the first telegraph message: “What hath God wrought?” (More info)

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This Day in History for May 23 – Bonnie and Clyde Killed and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:47 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1701 – William Kidd, popularly known as Captain Kidd, is hanged for piracy and murder (More info)

1911 – The New York Public Library is dedicated (More info)

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This Day in History for May 22 – Johnny Carson Signs Off and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:24 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1906 – The Wright brothers are granted a US patent for their “Flying Machine” (More info)

1947 – The Truman Doctrine provides aid to Greece and Turkey in an effort to combat the spread of Communism (More info)

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This Day in History for May 21 – Susan Lucci Finally Wins and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:05:51 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1881 – The American Red Cross is founded (More info)

1927 – Charles Lindbergh completes the world’s first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis (More info)

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This Day in History for May 16 – First Academy Awards and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:23 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1770 – Marie Antoinette, 14, marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, who later becomes king of France (More info)

1868 – President Andrew Johnson is acquitted in his impeachment trial by one vote in the US Senate (More info)

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This Day in History for May 15 – McDonald's Opens First Restaurant and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:22 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1928 – Mickey Mouse premieres in his first cartoon, ‘Plane Crazy’ (More info)

1940 – McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, Calif. (More info)

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This Day in History for May 14 – Skylab Launched and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:02 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1804 – The Lewis and Clark Expedition begins its historic journey (More info)

1904 – St. Louis, Mo. hosts the first Olympic Games in the United States (More info)

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This Day in History for May 11 – Bob Marley Dies and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:01:03 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1846 – President James K. Polk asked for and received a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican-American War (More info)

1924 – Mercedes-Benz is formed when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merge their two companies (More info)

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This Day in History for May 10 – J. Edgar Hoover is Appointed to the FBI and More

Kathy Landin — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:05 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 – Confederate General Stonewall Jackson dies, eight days after being accidentally shot by his own troops (More info)

1869 – The First Transcontinental Railroad, linking the eastern and western US, is completed with the driving in of a golden spike in Promontory Summit, UT (More info)

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