Events tagged with "boyd gang"

Historical Events tagged with "boyd gang"

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Crime & Law

First CBC Televised Broadcast of the Boyd Gang Escapade

September 8th, 1952 72 years ago

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) aired its first televised broadcast, featuring the dramatic second escape attempt of the Boyd Gang. This gang, notorious for its bank robberies and heists, attempted to escape from a provincial facility, garnering significant media attention. The televised event captivated the Canadian public, highlighting the growing importance of television in news reporting and its ability to bring live events into people's homes.