World Television Day
World Television Day is celebrated on November 21st each year. This day was established by the United Nations in 1996 to recognize the significant impact that television has on the world, particularly in terms of informing, educating, and entertaining people.
Here are some notable historical events that occurred on November 21st throughout the years:
Notable Events on November 21
1620: The Mayflower Compact was signed by Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, laying the foundation for self-government in the Plymouth Colony. This document is significant in American history as one of the first agreements for governance in the New World.
1783: Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d’Arléte de Rozier made the first untethered flight by man in a hot air balloon in Paris, France. This marked an important milestone in the history of aviation.
1920: The first radio broadcast of a football game took place in the United States. The event was a college football game between the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota, marking the beginning of sports broadcasting.
1964: The first episode of “The Wonderful World of Disney” aired on television. This program featured a mix of educational and entertaining content brought to viewers by Walt Disney Productions.
1974: The first successful test flight of the Concorde took place. The Concorde was a turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner that revolutionized air travel between points like London and New York.
1995: The United States and Vietnam agreed to normalize diplomatic relations, officially ending decades of hostilities and opening the door to trade and cooperation between the two nations.
Notable Birthdays
1804: Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, was born. He is best known for leading the expansion of the American steel industry and for his significant contributions to libraries and education.
1877: Albert A. Michelson, an American physicist who was the first American to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics, was born. He is known for his work on the measurement of the speed of light.
1963: Goldie Hawn, an American actress, producer, and singer, best known for her roles in films like “Private Benjamin” and “The First Wives Club,” was born.
1980: Scarlett Johansson, an acclaimed American actress known for her diverse roles in films such as “Lost in Translation,” “The Avengers,” and “Marriage Story,” was born.
Notable Deaths
1974: Jack Benny, an influential American comedian, actor, and musician, known for his radio and television programs, passed away. He had a significant impact on the development of comedy in American entertainment.
1980: John R. Tunis, an American author known for his works focusing on sports and young adult fiction, passed away.
