TV Is Making History Again

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First Moon landing in 1969

astronaut standing on the surface of the Moon with footprints showing next to the astronaut

Global sports broadcasted on the first Samsung TVs

Around the time of the moon landing, Samsung entered the market with the production of the company’s first TV sets. As the biggest boxing matches and other sporting events in history were beamed into people’s homes across the globe, viewers had unprecedented access to entertainment from anywhere on Earth.

background image of a boxer with arm and gloved hand raised in victory. Showing on the screen of 1970’s era television is a black and white image of a boxing match.

International concerts experienced on color TVs

Viewers began to experience massive concerts in brilliant hues with the widespread adoption of color televisions, getting closer to their favorite musicians.

background image of a concert audience with their hands raised. On the screen of a 1980’s era television is a guitarist playing on a stage

Space shuttle "Discovery" shown on digital TVs

As the new millennium approached, a space shuttle called Discovery launched a new era of space exploration. Through stunning clarity, the advent of new digital TV technology inspired viewers to imagine greater possibilities for the future.

background image of a space shuttle lifting off. On the screen of a 1990’s era television is an image of the shuttle Discovery with its hatch open.

World sporting events displayed on LCD TVs

The phenomenon of watching global sporting events continued to grow. Audiences were able to follow incredible achievements of their favorite athletes, thanks to the higher definition viewing experience of the LCD TV.

Curved displays showcased AI vs human game

Curved displays gave viewers fully immersive, real-time access to the groundbreaking strategy game, Go. As AI competed against humankind in a new way, every moment streamed into homes around the world.