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World Radio Day

Every year on February 13, the airwaves still carry the heartbeat of humanity. Proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in 2011 and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly the following year, World Radio Day honors a medium that reaches the remotest villages and the busiest cities alike. February 13 marks the anniversary of the first United Nations Radio broadcast in 1946, a fitting birthday for a technology that simply refuses to fade.

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Saturday, February 13Every year on February 13

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Roots: Proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in 2011 at its 36th session, following a proposal from the Spanish Radio Academy; endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 2012.
Also on Feb 13: International Condom Day · Galentine’s Day · Cheddar Day
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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Take a World Tour by Dial

Spend part of the day sampling stations far from home: a jazz hour from New Orleans, a talk show from Nairobi, a community broadcast from a small island town. Many stations stream online for free, so your kitchen radio, phone, or laptop becomes a passport.

WITH FRIENDS

Host a Listening Party

Gather friends for a radio-themed evening where everyone picks a favorite station, show, or classic radio drama to share, and the group votes on the best discovery. Throw in radio trivia and crown a resident disc jockey for the night.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Visit Your Local Station

Look up the community or college radio station nearest you and see if it offers tours, volunteer shifts, or a request line you can call. Send a thank-you note or a shout-out to a local host whose show brightens your routine.

Plan ahead

World Radio Day is observed on February 13 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

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