Friday, November 12, 2010, marks the 40th anniversary of Oregon’s Exploding Whale. Please take a moment to reflect. Dynamite idea 40 years ago blew up into a whale of a story ( video ) – KVAL ‘We almost didn’t get it on air’ ( video ) – KATU 40th Anniversary of the Exploding Whale (includes video) – KATU AM Northwest 40th Anniversary of Oregon Coast Exploding Whale Film Clip – BeachConnection.net The 40th anniversary of the funniest thing to ever happen in Oregon, and the lessons learned – Statesman Journal And be sure to join the virtual celebration on Facebook ! The blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds. – Paul Linnman, TV news reporter, Nov. 12, 1970