World Television Day 2023: Check Top 7 Interesting Facts!
By Anshika Verma21, Nov 2023 07:00 AMjagranjosh.com
World Television Day 2023
Every year on November 21, the world observes World Television Day to recognise the influence of television on worldwide communication. Let’s take a look at the top 7 interesting facts about Television!
Black and white TV transmission
With his renowned ‘Electric Telescope,’ German inventor Paul Nipkow succeeded in achieving static black and white television transmission in 1884.
What happened in 1928 and 1930?
1928 saw the launch of the first American television station, and 1930 saw the start of BBC transmission.
TV gained immense popularity in 1948
Following the end of World War II, television gained widespread popularity. In 1948, there were over a million televisions in American homes.
Who created Television?
In 1900, Constantin Perskyi, a Russian physicist, created the term ‘television.’
Tv programs began recording in 1970
Sony produced the first VCR in 1970, opening up the possibility of recording television programs at a low cost for the first time.
Duration of the first TV commercial
The first television ad, which ran for 20 seconds during the Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies game in 1941, promoted a Bulova Corporation clock.
First TV satellite launched in 1962
The 1960s saw a significant increase in television. 1962 saw the launch of the first TV satellite, and in 1969, more than 600 million people saw the moon landings live from their homes.
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