Two days after Germany invaded Poland, Prime Minister of Great Britain Neville Chamberlain announced in a radio broadcast to his nation that the United Kingdom, in conjunction with France, was now at war with Germany due to this action.
History.com Chamberlain Declares War on Germany
November 2, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio broadcast. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on 100 key moments in radio's history.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating your favorite radio memories throughout 2020. Use the hashtag #Radio100 across social media to share these moments with the world. Here’s to 100 wonderful years of radio, and to at least 100 more!