1926 in television - Definition and Overview

See also: 1925 in television, other events of 1926, 1927 in television and the list of 'years in television'.

Events

• January 26 - John Logie Baird demonstrates a mechanical television system, to 40 members of the Royal Institution.
• August 18 - A weather map is televised for the first time, sent from NAA Arlington to the Weather Bureau Office in Washington, D.C.
• The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is formed by Westinghouse, General Electric and RCA

Births

• January 8 - Soupy Sales, comedian
• April 22 - Charlotte Rae, actress
• April 30 - Cloris Leachman, actress
• May 8 - Don Rickles, comedian and actor
• June 1 - Andy Griffith
• June 28 - Mel Brooks, entertainer

Deaths