This week in history: “The Jazz Singer” is released in theaters, the first-ever “talkie” movie with synchronized sound. Also: the Battle of Kings Mountain marks a turning point in the Revolutionary War; “Dune” author and celebrated futurist Frank Herbert is born; and President John F. Kennedy delivers a famous speech in Chapel Hill, on UNC’s University Day.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
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