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War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds

On Oct. 30, 1938, up-and-coming actor and director Orson Welles stages a radio adapation of H.G. Welles' novel War of the Worlds set in modern-day New Jersey. Presented as a series of news bulletins and without commercial breaks, the intense broadcast convinces many that the Martian invasion may be real, sparking panic in communities throughout the country. Are there hoaxes we missed? Send us an email at whatdidwemiss@life.com and let us know.

In this photo: Orson Welles

Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Jan 01, 1938
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