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What happened during the night of October 30th, 1938 in the town of Concrete, Washington?

Question #148354. Asked by unclerick.
Last updated Mar 24 2021.
Originally posted Mar 24 2021 9:23 AM.

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The H.G. Wells book "War of the Worlds" was broadcast on the radio October 30, 1938. During the broadcast the town of Concrete, Washington lost power plunging 1,000 people (population of the town) into total darkness.

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Mar 24 2021, 10:47 AM
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