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In 1900 at the world's fair in Paris, a russian made the first known use of the word "television"
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Invented by John Logie Baird, he captured moving images in coded radio waves and then converted them back to a moving picture on a screen. This new invention was amazing to most people, although the color was in black and white.
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The first television commercial was aired in 1931.
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In 1937, CBS was released and the first major TV network.
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This huge hit show was the spark of television.
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In 1950, first remote control was invented and called Lazy Bones by Zenith.
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Taking a step away from radio talk shows, the hit that is still know today, Peter Pan, was invented, which attracted nearly 60 million viewers. The popular TV compnay to this day, ABC, made its first major break with shows such as The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
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In 1960, the first battery operated television was for sale.
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The years of black and white television has come to an end. Color broadcasting was invented in 1964 and opened up a new world of television.
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The show 60 minutes debuts in 1968.
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Neil Armstron'gs walk on the moon is televised on the television globally.
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Beginning in the 1970's, TV sitcoms start addressing social issues.
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During 1970, VCR's became available for purchase.
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In 1970, the public broadcasting system network was established.
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First music video aired on television was in 1981.
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In 1992, the cartoon network system opens.
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Plasma flat screen tvs were first released in 1995
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In 1997, netflix was invented and offered to the public.
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In late 1999, DVD players were invented.
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The 9/11 terrists attacks were recorded and broadcasted on national television.
