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Did Fessenden make the first radio broadcast of entertainment and music?

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Yes, Canadian inventor Reginald Fessenden holds the distinction of making the first radio broadcast of entertainment and music on Christmas Eve in 1906 from Brant Rock, Massachusetts. His groundbreaking transmission included playing the Christmas carol "O Holy Night" on the violin, reading a passage from the Bible, and delivering a short speech, thus marking a pivotal moment in the history of radio broadcasting.
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