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The debut of the Oprah Winfrey Show
September 8, 1986 - This show brought a new format to daytime TV and made Oprah Winfrey a media icon and influential figure in entertainment.
The inaugural streaming of Netflix
February 2007 - Netflix's introduction of streaming services began the shift from traditional media consumption to on-demand streaming.
The introduction of color television
January 1, 1954 - The Rose Parade broadcast by NBC marked the first national color broadcast, changing the viewer experience.
The broadcast of the Berlin Wall's fall
November 9, 1989 - This event was pivotal in broadcasting the end of the Cold War to a worldwide audience, symbolizing the power of information.
The launch of CNN as the first 24-hour news channel
June 1, 1980 - CNN revolutionized news consumption by offering round-the-clock news coverage, changing how the world received updates.
The live broadcast of the 9/11 attacks
September 11, 2001 - This tragic event showcased the role of live television in unifying the public during moments of national crisis.
The publication of the first issue of TIME Magazine
March 3, 1923 - TIME Magazine's publication marked the beginning of weekly news magazines, influencing the format of news delivery.
The founding of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
October 18, 1922 - The BBC set standards for public service broadcasting and became a model for national broadcasting organisations worldwide.
The moon landing broadcast
July 20, 1969 - The Apollo 11 moon landing was the first live broadcast seen globally, demonstrating the power of television as a medium.
The first broadcast of 'War of the Worlds' radio drama
October 30, 1938 - Orson Welles' radio adaptation of 'War of the Worlds' caused panic, showing the impact of broadcast media on the public.
The first radio news program broadcast
August 31, 1920 - This event marked the start of the use of radio for immediate news dissemination to the public.
The first tweet on Twitter
March 21, 2006 - The launch of Twitter introduced a new platform for real-time, concise communication, influencing social media and news.
The airing of the first Super Bowl
January 15, 1967 - The broadcast of Super Bowl I marked the beginning of sports as major events in television culture.
The first televised presidential debate
September 26, 1960 - The Kennedy-Nixon debate underscored the influence of television on public opinion and political campaigns.
The launch of MTV
August 1, 1981 - MTV revolutionized the music industry and the media landscape with its focus on music videos, largely influencing youth culture.
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