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May 10, 1949: Morehead Planetarium opens

The opening of Morehead Planetarium on May 10, 1949 was a big event. Frank Porter Graham, who was at this point a U.S. Senator, gave the main address, expressing his belief that the Planetarium would “become a part of a great intellectual and spiritual center whose influence will reach across all the states through all the generations to come.” (UNC.edu) Video: UNC-Related Hypothetical Draft Podcast
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Fri May 7, 2021

Grammy-winning band Steep Canyon Rangers reflects on UNC origins, self-produced album
Steep Canyon Rangers started as a group of friends at UNC with a common interest in music.