Why were Oklahoma Citians subjected to multiple sonic booms daily for months in 1964?

This month's How Curious dives into the story of what happened when Oklahoma City became the location of a bold experiment concerning sonic booms — a moment when science collided with everyday life. Through historical detail and voices from those who lived it, this episode looks at why the city became a testing ground, the surprising ripple effects on homes and businesses, and the larger questions it raised about progress and public trust.

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Why were Oklahoma Citians subjected to multiple sonic booms daily for months in 1964? is an episode from How Curious by KGOU.

This episode is 15:47 long.

This episode was published on Nov 25, 2025.

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