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DCR (Danmarks Commercielle Radio) - Key Dates

1961

2nd September 1961

Lucky Star anchors in Oresund

14th September 1961

DCR begins test transmissions

15th September 1961

DCR starts official broadcasts from the Lucky Star

1st December 1961

Merger talks start between DCR and Radio Mercur

29th January 1962

DCR ceases transmissions and Lucky Star starts to relay Radio Mercur (East) programmes

1962



In other N E W S

28th Sepember 1961 The military seizes power in Syria and proclaims the country’s independence.

24th January 1962 The Beatles sign a contract in Liverpool, formally making Brian Epstein their manager.



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