Radio History By Brenden173 Jan 19, 1895 Marconi sent and received the first radio signal. Jan 24, 1904 Marconi was elected as the founder of radio. Jan 24, 1906 Lee De Forest created the Audion Tube Apr 15, 1912 Radio helped save many lives on the titanic Jan 24, 1920 The first radio station was established Jan 24, 1922 WEAF aired the first 10 minute commercial Jan 24, 1927 FRC was established because Uncle Charlie radio was too popular Jan 24, 1930 30's - 40's Radio provided people an escape. Famous Jan 24, 1934 Frequency Modulation was being used more than ever. Jun 19, 1934 FCC was created. Jan 24, 1937 TV was taking over radio advertising. Jan 24, 1941 Delevopment of Radio Station was growing rapidly. Jan 24, 2000 Pandora Apr 23, 2003 Itunes Feb 14, 2005 Youtube