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Fascinating Facts about - Entertainment

This category is for fascinating facts about Entertainment. The sub-categories include - Cartoons - Movies - Radio - Television.

 


Here is a random selection of fascinating facts about Entertainment.

Radio - The First Transatlantic Radio Transmission

In 1901 the first transatlantic radio transmission was made. It was sent from Cornwall, England and received in Newfoundland, Canada.

Television - The First Soap Opera

The first soap opera was shown on American television in 1947.

Movies - The Academy Awards

In 1929 the first Academy Awards were presented.

Television - The First Television Program in Color

The first television program to be shown in color was broadcast in 1951. It was a variety show called "Premiere".

Movies - The First Drive-in Movie Theater

In 1933 the first drive-in movie theater was opened in Camden, New Jersey, USA.