The Television

John Baird Shows His First Television

Jan 15, 1926

This is widely regarded as first television demonstration

WRGB was started as the worlds first television station

Apr 13, 1928

First ad for the beginning of television broadcasting in NYC

Apr 13, 1939

first practical television system introduced

Apr 13, 1944

all electronic color TV broadcasting was introduced

Apr 13, 1953

TV surpasses newspapers as the most used information source

Apr 13, 1963

Manufacturers make 11.4 million new TV sets,

Apr 13, 1968

up from the 5.7 million receivers made in 1960.

Point of Maturity - TV has grown rapidly and is well known

Apr 13, 1975

DVD becomes a major player in the home entertainment industry

Apr 13, 2000

many TVs are now being sold with built in VHS/DVD players to innovate

Apr 13, 2003

Average tv size- 24 inches

Apr 13, 2004

HDTV's First hit the market

Apr 13, 2005

Featuring crystal clear picture and an expensive price tag

Blu Ray and HD DVD’s gain popularity, TV makers adapt to include support

Apr 13, 2006

Internet equipped TV’s are introduced. Netflix gains popularity

Apr 13, 2009

3D tv’s are being produced to gain a new audience

Apr 13, 2010

These gain little traction and are barely purchased

Average tv size - 37 inches

Apr 13, 2011

4k TV’s are invented, showcasing high pixel density for crisp picture.

Apr 13, 2014