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Television is 100 years old.

Television was first demonstrated on January 26, 1926. That's 100 years, 8 months and 0 days.

as of September 2026

John Logie Baird showed moving images to scientists in London.

Television turns 125 on January 26, 2051.

If you were born before January 26, 1926, you're older than television.

Mind-bender: Television is closer in time to the first fax machine patent (1843) than to today.

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