20th Century Technology Museum

Today in 20th century tech history
February 8

In 1928: John Logie Baird successfully transmits an electromechanical television image across the Atlantic Ocean via shortwave radio from London to Hartsdale, New York.

In 1974: After 84 days in space, the crew of the first American space station, Skylab, return to Earth.

In 1978: Proceedings of the United States Senate are broadcast on radio for the first time.

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