This day in geek history: February 12

1940

The Adventures of Superman radio show first airs: originally broadcast in New York City and eventually syndicated on ABC radio, the show introduced the phrase "Up in the sky! Look! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Superman_(radio)

http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2015/02/superman-made-his-radio-debut-75-years-ago-today/