The Television By margotae Jan 1, 1923 The world's first television In 1923 John Logie Bird created the world's first television. Period: Jan 1, 1923 to Feb 5, 2012 The evolution of the television Jan 1, 1953 The first ever colour television In 1928 Charles Jenkins created the first colour television. Jan 1, 1956 The video tape component of the television was first introduced Jan 1, 1972 50% of television sets were in colour. Jan 1, 1980 The 3D television is adopted by IMAX Jan 1, 1982 Surround sound for home television sets became available to consumers. Jan 1, 1988 98% of U.S households have at least 1 television set Feb 5, 1992 900 million television sets were in use around the globe! By 1992, 900 million television were in use around the globe.