CBS · October 30, 1938 · 8:00 PM
The night Mars invaded the radio.
A radio play convinced some Americans that Martians were burning New Jersey. Hear the moment it happened. Then find out if you'd have believed it.
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Friday, October 30 · 8:00 pm Eastern
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8:00:00 PMSunday night, October 30, 1938
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