Skip to main content

War of the Worlds broadcast

War of the Worlds broadcast

Teaser

Orson Welles delivers a radio broadcast of H. G. Wells's novel War of the Worlds to millions of Americans, causing mass panic in response to Welles' describing an alien attack. 

Year
1938
Date of Event

We hope you enjoy our work.

Please support this magazine of trusted historical writing, now in its 75th year, and the volunteers that sustain it with a donation to American Heritage.

Donate