World Television Day 2025: Date, History, Significance And Theme Of The Day To Salute Small Screen

Happy World Television Day 2025: World Television Day is observed on November 21 annually to highlight the role of television as a key medium of communication and in shaping modern society and culture. The day also highlights how TV has impacted global awareness, decision-making and education across the world. According to the United Nations, TV continues to be the single largest source of video consumption. World Television Day is also the celebration of how television has become a symbol of connection and globalisation in the 21st century. Before celebrating World Television Day 2025, know the date, theme, history and significance of the day that salutes the crucial role of the small screen.

Television is not just a box that provides information and entertainment, but a powerful medium that connects people across the world through knowledge, education and information. With the evolution of technology, television remains at the core, ranging from traditional broadcasts to streaming platforms that bridge the gap between voices, countries and people.

Date Of World Television Day 2025

World Television Day 2025 will be celebrated on November 21, which falls on a Friday.

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History Of World Television Day

On November 21, 1996, the United Nations held the first World Television Forum. The leading media personalities discussed the growing significance of television globally. It is then, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to observe November 21 as World Television Day.

World Television Day Date And History (Image Credits: Canva)

Television was invented by a Scottish engineer, John Logie Baird, in 1924. It was introduced in India on September 15, 1959, in New Delhi, with the guidance of UNESCO. Initially, in India, programs were broadcast twice a week for an hour a day on themes such as community health, traffic, road sense, citizens’ rights and duties towards the nation.

Significance Of World Television Day

The United Nations states that, “Television represents a symbol for communication and globalisation in the contemporary world” and “World Television Day is not so much a celebration of the tool, but rather the philosophy which it represents.”

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World Television Day acknowledges television as a symbol of globalisation and a powerful force in shaping public opinion. The day brings the media professionals together to explore TV’s ability to foster peace, education and positive social change. The day aims to highlight the need for quality content in an era dominated by questionable information on social media.

Television is still relevant today, irrespective of technological evolution. It is a mode of entertainment, along with being a medium of education, inspiration and information. As World Television Day 2025 is observed, the small screen remains a big influence across generations throughout the world.