On this day in 1979, the original Sony Walkman portable cassette player was released in Japan.

<p>On this day in 1979, the original Sony Walkman portable cassette player was released in Japan.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

The first Sony Walkman goes on sale - July 1st, 1979

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