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June 19, 1934
On June 19, 1934, the Communications Act of 1934 establishes the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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Featured · June 19, 1934
The Communications Act of 1934 establishes the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The Communications Act of 1934 is a United States federal law signed by President Franklin D. C. § 151 et seq.
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The year in brief
1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1934th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 934th year of the 2nd millennium, the 34th year of the 20th century, and the 5th year of the 1930s decade.
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On June 19, 1934
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1934 The Communications Act of 1934 establishes the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 1934 U.S. federal law creating the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Communications Act of 1934 is a United States federal law signed by President Franklin D. C. § 151 et seq.
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Other moments from 1934
- April 12 The strongest surface wind gust in the world at the time of 231 mph, is measured on the summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire. It has since been surpassed.
- April 12 The U.S. Auto-Lite strike begins, culminating in a five-day melee between Ohio National Guard troops and 6,000 strikers and picketers.[citation needed]
- April 21 The "Surgeon's Photograph", the most famous photo allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, is published in the Daily Mail (in 1994, it is revealed to be a hoax).
- August 11 The first civilian prisoners arrive at the Federal prison on Alcatraz Island.
- August 19 The first All-American Soap Box Derby is held in Dayton, Ohio.
- August 19 The German referendum of 1934 approves Adolf Hitler's appointment as head of state with the title of Führer.
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