The first television broadcast in Australia was by TCN-9 in Sydney on the 16th of September, 1956, with announcer, Bruce Gyngell, introducing TV to the audience. Melbourne's HSV-7 followed on the 26th of September, and GTV-9 went to air on the 27th of September, 1956. ABC-2 commenced transmission on the 5th of November, 1956.
Yiannis Kouros (Greek-Australian ultramarathoner) was born on February 13, 1956. Paul Stojanovich (American television producer) was born on February 13, 1956.
The first words ever spoken on Australian television were "Good evening and welcome to television". They were spoken by Bruce Gyngell in 1956.
The first television broadcasts in Tasmania began on November 20, 1956. The service was launched by the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC), marking a significant development in the state's media landscape. Initially, television was available in limited areas, gradually expanding its reach across the region in subsequent years.
There were was no Australian 1956 Halfpenny minted.
Television was not invented in Australia. The first television broadcast in Australia was by TCN-9 in Sydney on the 16th of September, 1956, with announcer, Bruce Gyngell, introducing TV to the audience. Melbourne's HSV-7 followed on the 26th of September, and GTV-9 went to air on the 27th of September, 1956. ABC-2 commenced transmission on the 5th of November, 1956.
Australia had its first colour television broadcast on March 1 1975. It was called C Day.
The tv show The Honeymooners starring Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, and Audrey Meadows aired 39 episodes from 1955-1956
1956 Rose Bowl - 1956 TV was released on: USA: 2 January 1956
1956 Sugar Bowl - 1956 - TV was released on: USA: 2 January 1956
1956 Orange Bowl - 1956 TV was released on: USA: 2 January 1956
Alarm - 1956 TV was released on: USA: 1956
1956 Army-Navy Game - 1956 TV was released on: USA: 1 December 1956