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It's time to celebrate World Television Day on November 21! This special day was created in 1996 by the United Nations to recognize the power of television as a tool for entertainment, education and information. It's an opportunity to appreciate how far television has come since its invention over 100 years ago and reflect on its impact throughout history. We can also use this day to look ahead at where TV is going in the future.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1927</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Electronic Television</div><div class='timeline-text'>Inventor Philo T. Farnsworth successfully demonstrates the world’s first electronic television, sparking a new era of technology.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Color Television</div><div class='timeline-text'>CBS broadcasts the first commercial color television program, with an adapted version of a show called "Premiere".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moon Landing Broadcast</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Apollo 11 moon landing becomes one of the most-watched television broadcasts in history, marking an important moment for television in global communication.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Home Video Recorder</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Philips Company introduces the first home video cassette recorder, allowing television shows and movies to be recorded and watched at home.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Television Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly proclaims November 21 as World Television Day, recognizing the role television plays in presenting different issues affecting people.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Netflix Streaming</div><div class='timeline-text'>Netflix, originally a DVD rental-by-mail service, begins streaming television shows and movies, significantly transforming the landscape of television broadcasting.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch your favorite TV show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a break from work or school and get comfy on the couch. Catch up on that show you’ve been wanting to watch all week.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a movie marathon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a movie marathon of all your favorite films, or choose a theme to make it more interesting. Don’t forget the popcorn!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a TV trivia night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends together for an evening of fun, competitive trivia about all things television. Print out some questions in advance, or make it up as you go along.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a TV museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit a museum dedicated to television, like the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. Learn about the history of television and its impact on our culture.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make fan art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Channel your inner artist and create some fan art featuring your favorite characters from TV shows or movies. Share it with friends or post it online.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Television provides entertainment and enrichment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Television is more than a source of entertainment - it can also provide knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world around us. By watching informative shows, we learn about different cultures, places and topics that can broaden our perspectives and enrich our lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Television brings us closer with friends & family</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Watching television together is a great way to bond with friends and family. We can share our reactions to what's happening onscreen in real time, creating meaningful conversations that bring us closer together. Plus, modern streaming services make it easier than ever for distant family members to stay connected by also watching the same show!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Television tells us stories from all over the globe</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Television often gives us access to stories from all over the world. It allows us to peek into the lives of others in faraway countries or hear their unique perspectives on various current events. This insight helps us form deeper connections by learning more about our global community.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-list-wrapper'><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The first practical television system was invented by John Logie Baird</h3><p class='facts-content'>John Logie Baird, a Scottish inventor, engineer and innovator, demonstrated his working television system on 26th January 1926.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Over 1.5 billion households worldwide have a television</h3><p class='facts-content'>Television is one of the most widespread forms of media, with over 1.5 billion households across the globe owning at least one TV.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The average person will spend 9 years of their life watching TV</h3><p class='facts-content'>Considering the average life span, it is estimated that most people will spend approximately 9 years of their lives watching television.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>TVs used to be luxury items</h3><p class='facts-content'>When TVs were first introduced to the public in the late 1940s, they were considered luxury items and only a few thousand households in the U.S. owned one.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World Television Day celebrates not just entertainment but educational and cultural value</h3><p class='facts-content'>World Television Day is not just about celebrating TV as a source of entertainment but also recognizes its role in offering educational content, presenting different cultures and identities, and its influence in shaping public opinion on important issues.</p></div></div></div>
World Television Day is celebrated on November 21 every year. In 2024 World Television Day will occur on a Thursday.
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