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Idea of the television is created
A man named George Carey creates the idea of the television - a machine people would use in their homes to view moving pictures. -
Invention of photophone
Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison create the photophone - a device that could transfer sound. They aimed for this device to also be able to transfer moving pictures at a higher quality. -
Pictures sent through wires
Paul Nipkow uses rotating disks to move multiple pictures through wires. -
Creation of the first television
The first television was created and viewed at the World Fair in Paris of that year. -
Capture of moving pictures
John Logie Baird designs a way to capture moving pictures, thus paving the way for television programs and movies. -
First test of television
Television was successfully tested publically for the first time between New York and Washington DC. -
TV station developed
The first television station is developed. It is called W3XK and owned by Charles Jenkins. -
The reach of television grows
By 1936, there are 200 television sets in use, with this number escalating rapidly. -
First major television network created
CBS, the first major television network, is created. -
Second World Fair exhibit
Televisions were exhibited at the World Fair once again, but this time to be marketed to the public. -
Colour TV
Colour television sets are introduced after many years in the making. -
Moon landing is viewed
Neil Armstrong is seen stepping foot on the Moon via televisions all over the world. -
Flat screens
Flat screen televisions begin to replace the first style of television. The first flat screen is created by Panasonic and quickly consumes the television market. -
Digital television era
The era of digital television had begun. America takes the plunge and makes the switch to all-digital television, with the rest of the world following over the next several years.