January 25, 1960
The National Association of Broadcasters in the United States reacts to the "payola" scandal by threatening fines for any disc jockeys who accept money for playing particular records.
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On January 25, in the year 1960:
The National Association of Broadcasters in the United States reacts to the "payola" scandal by threatening fines for any disc jockeys who accept money for playing particular records.
Payola, in the music industry, is
the illegal practice of paying a commercial radio station to play a song without the station disclosing the payment.
Why January 25, 1960 matters:
The National Association of Broadcasters in the United States reacts to the "payola" scandal by threatening fines for any disc jockeys who accept money for playing particular records.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: January 25, 1960
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: The National Association of Broadcasters in the United States reacts to the "payola" scandal by threatening fines for any disc jockeys who accept money for playing particular records.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payola (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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