First BBC broadcast

2 November 1936, London, UK

On 2 November 1936 the British Broadcasting Corporation made its very first broadcast, from Alexandra Palace in London. Television had been in development for some years prior to this and an experimental service had been set up in 1929. However, the BBC broadcast ushered in an institution that continues to this day. It also began to demonstrate to the world the possibilities of a national television service. Thanks to this moment, in 1953 millions were able to watch the coronation of Elizabeth II.