- John Baird made the first TV in 1925.
- The first TV could only show 30 lines, which was just enough room for a face.
- The first TV station was set up in New York in 1928.
- At the 1939 World's Fair, there were 200 small, black and white TVs set up around the fair.
- During World War II, factories were busy making guns and bombs, which delayed the spread of TV.
- By 1948, there were 4 big TV networks in America airing shows from 8 to 11 each night.
- Color TVs came out in 1953 but were too expensive for most people initially.
- By 1965, color TVs became cheaper and TV stations started airing shows in color.
- High-def TVs have 1080 lines, while state-of-the-art 4K TVs have 3,840 lines.
- Some people now watch TV in 3D.
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