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1926 in television

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 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
May 8 - Don Rickles, comedian and actor
June 1 - Andy Griffith
June 28 - Mel Brooks, entertainer

Deaths

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