Tech over time

By CailynBird
  • The dissector tube was first patented by Philo Farnsworth

    The dissector tube was first patented by Philo Farnsworth

    Philo Farnsworth thought of the idea of television when he was just 13 years old. He was the first one to ever demonstrate an operating television system that was all electronic. It eventually became an important component for the development of television.
  • The first drama, The Queens Messenger, was broadcasted from Schenectady, New York

    The first drama, The Queens Messenger, was broadcasted from Schenectady, New York

    The Queen’s Messenger was the first television drama aired. It was about a British diplomat’s romantic encounter with a mysterious Russian woman who was a spy and was secretly trying to obtain confidential papers the diplomat was carrying in his dispatch case for the queen after a masked ball in Berlin.
  • Vladmir Zworykin demonstrated the first practical electronic system for the transmission and reception of images

    Vladmir Zworykin demonstrated the first practical electronic system for the transmission and reception of images

    It got introduced by RCA as a regular electronic television which was broadcasting in the New York World's Fair.
  • The development of television went backwards after America’s involvement in World War II

    The development of television went backwards after America’s involvement in World War II

    This was caused by the Great Depression. Everyone was stripped of their valuables and basic necessities.
  • The debut of two television programs both broadcasted by NBC

    The debut of two television programs both broadcasted by NBC

    Children's TV shows has started to reach a national audience by this time. These shows are 'Howdy Doody' and 'Meet the Press'.
  • Became one of the largest circulation periodicals in the U.S.

    Became one of the largest circulation periodicals in the U.S.

    After World War II, TV erupted throughout homes in the U.S. This lead to television being the number one impact during that time. It replaced newspapers and radios which became the more reliable news and entertainment source.
  • President Kennedy gives his first live broadcast press conference

    President Kennedy gives his first live broadcast press conference

    President Kennedy was talking about the increased U.S aid such as food, supplies, seeds, and hospital needs to help the famine in Congo.
  • Launched Telestar I which is a communications satellite

    Launched Telestar I which is a communications satellite

    It made it possible for live news and events to be broadcasted all over the world
  • The first time people ever say that they get more news from television than their newspapers

    The first time people ever say that they get more news from television than their newspapers

    The live coverage of JFK's assassination in November of 1963, brought in many people around the nation which increased the usage of television. There was also a poll done across America to see who gets more information from television or newspapers.
  • The first Super Bowl is broadcasted live

    The first Super Bowl is broadcasted live

    This game had the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs which led to the Packers defeating the Chiefs 35-10