History: October 5 (#1)

History: October 5 (#1)
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October 5, 1970 The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founded in the United States.[citation needed]

Commentary

Commentary

On October 5, in the year 1970: The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founded in the United States.[citation needed] The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is an American pub lic broadcaster and non-commercial, free-to-air television network based in Arlington, Virginia. Why October 5, 1970 matters: The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founded in the United States.[citation needed] 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: October 5, 1970 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founded in the United States.[citation needed] Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)