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At the World's Fair in Paris, the first known use of the word television.
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The Federal Radio Commission issues the first television station license (W3XK) to Charles Jenkins.
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Charles Jenkins broadcasts the first TV commercial.
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CBS begins its TV development.
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The FCC releases the NTSC standard for black and white TV.
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AT&T launches Telstar, the first satellite to carry TV broadcasts.
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Most TV broadcasts are in color.
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Video Killed The Radio Star was the first music video ever.
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Super VHS introduced.
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Cartoon Network was launched.
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Closed captioning required on all TV sets.
