May 7, 1953
The FCC approved the start-up of a new TV station by the Educational Television Commission. It would, of course, be KETC.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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