Some Important Facts in the History of the Invention of Television

1956 Ampex introduces the first practical videotape system of broadcast quality.

1956 Robert Adler invents the first practical remote control called the Zenith Space Commander. It was proceeded by wired remotes and units that failed in sunlight.

1962 The All Channel Receiver Act requires that UHF tuners (channels 14 to 83) be included in all sets.

1962 AT&T launches Telstar, the first satellite to carry TV broadcasts - broadcasts are now internationally relayed.

1967 Most TV broadcasts are in color.

1969 July 20, first TV transmission from the moon and 600 million people watch.

1972 Half the TVs in homes are color sets.

1976 Sony introduces betamax, the first home video cassette recorder.

1978 PBS becomes the first station to switch to all satellite delivery of programs.

1984 Stereo TV broadcasts approved.

1996 A billion TV sets world-wide.

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