From binge-worthy dramas to breaking news alerts, television has been our window to the world since its invention. On November 21, the UN marks World Television Day—celebrating 28 years of recognizing TV’s power to inform, entertain, and connect billions globally.
Did you know? The first black-and-white TV in the Chinese mainland debuted in 1958 via Tianjin Video Factory! Fast-forward to today, streaming platforms like Netflix and iQIYI are the new “prime-time,” blending traditional TV magic with digital-age trends.
The UN established this day in 1996 to highlight TV’s role in fostering peace and cultural exchange. Whether it’s K-dramas uniting fans worldwide or documentaries sparking climate action, TV remains a superpower in shaping how we learn, laugh, and empathize.
Fun fact: Over 1.7 billion households worldwide own a TV—proving that even in the TikTok era, the screen that started it all still rules our living rooms.
On November 21, the UN marks World Television Day—celebrating 28 years of recognizing TV’s power to inform, entertain, and connect billions globally. 
