Date
Wednesday
Jun
25

June 25

Color TV Day

Celebrate Color TV Day with a blast from the past! Tune into your favorite classic shows and enjoy the vivid colors of this revolutionary technology.

Yearly Date
June 25
Type
Day

Introduction

Celebrate Color TV Day on June 25th and join the millions of people who have enjoyed the wonders of color television since it was first invented! On this day, we recognize the invention of color television and its impact on society. The first successful experiments with color TV were conducted in 1928 by Scottish inventor John Logie Baird, but it wasn't until 1953 that commercial broadcasts began in America. From then on, watching movies and shows has never been more vivid or entertaining!

Color TV Day Timeline

1928
First Color TV Experiments
Scottish inventor John Logie Baird conducts the first successful experiments with color television.
1950
First Color TV Sold
The first color TV sets go on sale to the general public, though they were expensive and not widely adopted initially.
1953
Commercial Broadcasts Begin
Commercial color television broadcasts began in the USA, marking a new era in broadcasting technology.
1965
Color TV Breakthrough
Over half of all US homes owned a color television. Classic shows like 'I Dream of Jeannie' and 'Bewitched' delighted audiences in vibrant color.
1972
Color TV Dominance
Color television becomes more common in US homes than black-and-white TV, beginning its dominance in the television market.
2000s
Digital and HD Transition
Television enters the digital age, with high-definition (HD) color broadcasts becoming the new standard for viewers around the world.

How to Celebrate Color TV Day

1

Watch a classic TV show

Pick out an old classic TV show to watch, something like I Love Lucy or The Andy Griffith Show, and enjoy the wonderful colors of early television.

2

Create a color wheel

Create your own color wheel by cutting out different colored pieces of paper, then arrange them in a circle and glue them together for your own unique way of celebrating Color TV Day.

3

Host a movie marathon

Invite your friends over for a movie marathon night and watch some of your favorite movies with vibrant colors on the big screen.

4

Have a color themed party

Plan a fun themed party around colors– have guests dress up in clothing representing their favorite colors, serve food in different colored dishes, and play games related to colors.

5

Start a painting project

Grab some paints, canvas, and brushes and create a masterpiece using all the colors that you can think of! You can even hang it up to celebrate Color TV Day.

Why We Love Color TV Day

A

Color greatly enhances viewing experience

Watching shows or movies in color is a totally different experience than watching them in black and white. The colors bring the visuals to life and make scenes and settings more realistic and vibrant. Watching our favorite shows, sports teams or movies in full color truly makes for an exciting viewing experience!

B

Easy access to entertainment

Thanks to color TV, we can now easily enjoy the latest news, comedies, dramas, sports events and more right from the comfort of our own homes. And with that easy access comes countless hours of fun, laughter and entertainment - no matter the hour or day!

C

Increased understanding

For many viewers, watching TV in color helps bridge any gaps in understanding. The vivid colors allow us to see the details of a particular scene or event much clearer; from facial expressions to colorful backgrounds, all of these elements help provide better insight into various stories or programs we’re watching!

Color TV Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 24
Saturday
2024
Jun 24
Monday
2025
Jun 24
Tuesday
2026
Jun 24
Wednesday
2027
Jun 24
Thursday