78 Years Ago Today in TV History: ABC Television Network Debuts, Ushering in a New Era of Broadcasting | Cord Cutters News
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On April 19, 1948, the American Broadcasting Company launched its television network, marking a pivotal moment in the history of American media. The debut occurred through the network’s first primary affiliate, WFIL-TV in Philadelphia, which later became known as WPVI-TV. That evening, viewers tuned in to the satirical program On the Corner ...
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In 1962 the ABC asked people on the streets of Sydney whether they believed voting should be compulsory for everybody over the age of 21 (the legal voting age at the time). Social media video by Megan Jacobson for ABC News Digital, using footage from the ABC Archives. Get all the latest election news with ABC NEWS, at the link in our bio. #Voting #Election #60s #Nostalgia #BlackAndWhite #Australia #ABCArchives #ABCNews Get all the latest election news with ABC NEWS: ab.co/AusVotes | ABC News
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In 1962 the ABC asked people on the streets of Sydney whether they believed voting should be compulsory for everybody over the age of 21 (the legal voting age at the time). Social media video by Megan Jacobson for ABC News Digital, using footage from the ABC Archives. Get all the latest election news with ABC NEWS, at the link in our bio. #Voting #Election #60s #Nostalgia #BlackAndWhite #Australia #ABCArchives #ABCNews Get all the latest election news with ABC NEWS: ab.co/AusVotes | ABC News
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Do you remember your Year 12 exams? ✍️ 📓 In 1962 students from across South Australia travelled to Wayville Showgrounds to take part in Year 12 exams. These exams took place in a time where there was no air conditioning, and each exam session could hold up to 1200 students. 🎥: ABC Archives 1962 Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC Adelaide
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Do you remember your Year 12 exams? ✍️ 📓 In 1962 students from across South Australia travelled to Wayville Showgrounds to take part in Year 12 exams. These exams took place in a time where there was no air conditioning, and each exam session could hold up to 1200 students. 🎥: ABC Archives 1962 Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC Adelaide
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In 1962, the question of life on other planets was a notable topic of public discussion and scientific inquiry. ABC News in Australia captured the varied opinions of everyday people on this subject in a street interview segment for its program Four Corners. Credit: ABC News | History In Pictures
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