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Jun 30, 1450
Johannes Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg 1450, Gutenberg successfully completed his new printing press, and by 1455, Gutenberg completed his "42 Line Bible", the very first book printed in European history. -
Newspaper
Newspaper Some of the earliest known newspapers were printed in German, and spread throughout Europe rapidly. First English newspaper circulated in 1821. However, Amsterdam had already been printing in English by this time. -
Radio
History of Radio The earliest foundation of radio can be found in 1893 in St. Louis, MO by Nikolai Tesla. However, it did not get popular until the First World War by troops and generals. By the end of the War, radio broadcasts started becoming popular in Europe and America. -
Television
History of Television First successful electronic televison was in San Fransisco, CA in 1927. Without the invention of radio waves, and the radio itself, the television would have never been invented. By 1949, commercial television and well-known shows started appearing. -
Orson Welles "War of the Worlds" Nightmare
"War of the Worlds" radio hysteria Beginning at 8pm, Welles began the H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast, which was listened to around the country. Seemlingly off-script at one point, the nation began to believe the story of Martians actually invading the country and destroying everything in sight, leading to mass hysteria. Millions of American's then listened afterwards to hear Welles remind everyone it was a hoaz; just a fictional story. -
Vietnam War's Impact on TV
Vietnam War's Impact on TV The Vietnam War was the first war to be widely broadcasted on television. During this time, it showed the troops out in the battlefields of Vietnam, and what it was like for them overseas. The first-person view into the war changed the opinions of many that supported the war. -
MTV
MTV
In 1981, the world was introduced to MTV (Music Television). This would be the station to air your music videos that your band created with their singles that were being aired via radio stations. (However, they have now transitioned away from music entirely to produce reality TV) -
Super Bowl Advertising Advantage
(Date was used as an example, not a defined date) The Super Bowl is the NFL's championship game between the best team in both the National Conference and American Conference. Dating back to at least Super Bowl ___, commercial advertising has played a huge role in viewership across the world alone, sometimes taking away from the game itself. Companies like Doritos, Pepsi Co., Coca-Cola, Budweiser, etc.etc. all vie for the best commercial in one night.
