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📅 Oct 18, 1922
The British Broadcasting Company Is Founded
The British Broadcasting Company was founded on October 18, 1922, and became the public BBC in 1927.
🔖Broadcasting
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📅 Oct 30, 1925
Baird Shows the First Television
On October 30, 1925, John Logie Baird demonstrated television, sending a moving image by wire.
🔖Broadcasting
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📅 Oct 5, 1947
Truman Makes the First Televised Presidential Address
On October 5, 1947, Truman gave the first televised presidential address, asking Americans to save grain.
🔖Broadcasting
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📅 Sep 22, 1955
ITV Goes on Air and Ends the BBC Television Monopoly
On September 22, 1955, ITV launched in London, ending the BBC's 19-year monopoly of British television.
🔖Broadcasting
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📅 Oct 10, 1964
The Tokyo Olympics Open, the First Games Held in Asia
The Tokyo Olympics opened on October 10, 1964, the first Games held in Asia and the first broadcast live by satellite.
⛳Japan
📖Sports
🔖Broadcasting
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📅 Sep 24, 1968
60 Minutes Premieres on CBS
On September 24, 1968, 60 Minutes premiered on CBS with Mike Wallace and Harry Reasoner, beginning the longest run in prime-time television.
📖Culture
🔖Broadcasting