1963 in radio

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The year 1963 in radio involved some significant events.

Contents 1 Events 2 Debuts 3 Closings 4 Births 5 Deaths

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• American automobile companies — including General Motors, Chrysler Corporation and Ford Motor Company — expand the availability of FM-compatible radios as optional equipment on most of their full-sized lines.

[edit] Debuts

• October 31 - Detroit gets a new Top 40 radio station as WKNR-AM, "Keener 13," is born. Within months, the former WKMH overcomes a poor signal to become the number one station in the market, and "Keener" is called the "miracle baby" of the industry by record reporter Bill Gavin.

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[edit] Births

• June 26 - Michael Baisden, author, motivational speaker, radio and television talk show host.
• July 20 - Dino, American DJ, singer, songwriter and music producer.
• July 31 - Chad Brock, American country music artist, former WCW professional wrestler and WQYK morning host.
• November 1 - David Anderson, African American disc jockey and digital artist.
• December 5 - Doctor Dré, African American radio personality and former MTV VJ.

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