Radio Netherlands (Death of Pope John Paul I): September 28, 1978

Ioannes Paulus I, by Fotografia Felici, 1978 Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Tom Gavaras, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio NetherlandsDate of recording: 9/28/1978Starting time: UnknownFrequency: UnknownReception location: St. Cloud, MNReceiver and antenna: Sony ICF-5900W using a whip antennaNotes: Radio Netherland's shortwave transmission announcing the death of Pope John Paul I in 1978. I had tuned in to listen to DX Juke Box and heard that the show was being preempted due to the unexpected passing. Pope John Paul I was head of the Catholic Church for only 33 days, the shortest in papal history.