This Day in History is a regular feature on WQLN NPR and is part of WQLN’s history project, Chronicles. Travel back in time as you learn what happened today, in Erie history, starting in the year 1973— the year WQLN radio signed on the air.

Hear This Day in History every day on WQLN NPR 91.3FM and watch Chronicles Thursdays at 8:00pm on WQLN PBS or anytime on WQLN PBS Passport. Special thanks to Erie County Public Library.