This Day in Tech History!

Today in Tech History (April 9th, 1860): The Ea...

On April 9th, 1860, French inventor Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville created the earliest known recording of a recognizable human voice. Predating Thomas Edison's phonograph by 17 years, Martinville used his...

Today in Television History (April 8th, 2000): ...

"Guess what? I gotta fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell!" On April 8th, 2000, the "More Cowbell" skit aired live on Saturday Night Live. Possibly the most iconic...

Today in Television History (April 7th, 1927): ...

On April 7th, 1927, the first long-distance television transmission took place in Washington D.C. AT&T's Bell Labs successfully transmitted images of former President of the United States, and the Secretary...

Today in Film History (April 6th, 1906): The Wo...

On April 6th, 1906, the animated film, "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces" was released. Directed by James Stuart Blackton, the film is generally regarded as the first animated film recorded...

Today in Television History (April 5th, 1987): ...

On April 5, 1987, the first episode of "The Tracey Ullman Show", starring Tracey Ullman, debuted on Fox. It was Fox's second original primetime series to air, following "Married.... with...

Today in Tech History (April 4th, 1972): The Fi...

On April 4th, 1972, Hamilton released the Pulsar Time Computer, the first LED digital watch! Unveiled in 1970, the luxury watch featured an 18-karat gold case, and sold for a...