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Monday, August 19, 2019

Radio Broadcasts From WAVZ in New Haven During The Great Flood of 1955

Today marks the 64th anniversary of Black Friday following hurricanes Connie and Diane, which battered Connecticut in a six-day period in August of 1955.

The following are actual radio broadcasts from WAVZ in New Haven from August 19, 1955.

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