Tag: technology

  • Sesame Street Debuted

    Sesame Street Debuted

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    Morgan O’Brien

    November 10, 1969, Sesame Street debuted.

  • BBC Launched

    BBC Launched

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    Morgan O’Brien

    November 2, 1936, the BBC made history by launching its first television channel.

  • I Love Lucy Aired

    I Love Lucy Aired

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 15, 1951, I Love Lucy aired for the first time on CBS.

  • Kathryn Sullivan in Space

    Kathryn Sullivan in Space

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 11, 1984, Kathryn Sullivan became the first woman to walk in space.

  • First Chartered Railroad

    First Chartered Railroad

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 7, 1826, the first chartered railroad in the world began service.

  • The Jazz Singer

    The Jazz Singer

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 6, 1927, the first sound movie premiered in New York City.

  • Sputnik 1

    Sputnik 1

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1.

  • First Televised Presidential Debate

    First Televised Presidential Debate

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 26, 1960, the first-ever televised presidential debate took place between Kennedy and Nixon.

  • Muppet Show Aired

    Muppet Show Aired

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 5, 1976, the first episode of The Muppet Show aired on television.

  • Viking I

    Viking I

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 20, 1975, the Viking 1 was successfully launched.