It happened on November 12, 1970. Fifty years later, it still remains one of the most talked about (and chuckled about) events in Oregon history. It is estimated that the video capturing the moment has been viewed upwards of 350 million times across various websites, becoming one of the first viral videos. It is, of course, the story of the Florence Whale Explosion. Join us for a special program on the 50th anniversary of the event as OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk interviews legendary Oregon television and radio broadcaster Paul Linnman about the event that blasted both blubber and Paul’s career skyward. Watch the KATU coverage of the exploding whale here
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