Historical Events tagged with "hd"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Technology & Innovation
Launch of ATSC HDTV Broadcasting.
October 29th, 1998 26 years ago
The inauguration of ATSC HDTV broadcasting in the United States coincided with the STS-95 space shuttle mission. This marked a significant advancement in television technology, allowing for high-definition broadcasts, which would transform visual media consumption. The mission, conducted by NASA, involved a crewed spaceflight that included notable astronaut John Glenn, who was returning to space after a long hiatus.
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