New delhi date. 21 November 2020, Saturday
Despite all these gazettes, television has a special significance in our lives today. Television has embarked on a memorable journey for the recognition it has received today. The big black and white box has been transformed into a slim trim LED TV today. However, there is no denying that the biggest change in television was seen in the 80's and 90's. World Television Day is celebrated on November 21 every year around the world to discuss the struggles, usefulness, future, etc. of TV.
Significance
In December 1996, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 21 as World Television Day. The first World Television Forum was established on November 21 this year. This day is celebrated in memory of the establishment of this forum. The purpose of this forum was to provide a platform to talk about the importance of TV. At the same time, the expansion of TV, its contribution to the information world, etc. also needed to be presented to the people over time as TV not only influences people but also has an impact on big decisions.
History of TV
Television was invented in 1927 by the American scientist John Logie Baird. After many failures, efforts to electronize the TV continued throughout the 7-year period of the invention, and by 1934, the device had become fully electronic. Then within 2 years many modern TV stations were opened. Gradually it became an important means of entertainment and information dissemination.
TV in India
TV first appeared in India in 1950. An engineering student from Chennai introduced television for the first time in the exhibition. The first television set in India was bought by a wealthy family in Kolkata. In the year 1965, All India Radio started daily TV transmission. In 1976, the government separated TV from All India Radio. The first national television channel was launched in 1982. This year also saw the first color TV in the country.
Other things related to TV: -
- In 1936, TV was used in only 200 homes worldwide.
- Television was first abbreviated as TV in 1948.
- The TV screen was enlarged in 1976.
- The world's largest TV is made with the help of the British company Titan.
- A monkey was arrested in Africa on charges of stealing a TV antenna.
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