Explore significant historical anniversaries in 2026, from 100 years since John Logie Baird’s television demonstration to 150 years since the first telephone call. This selected calendar helps teachers connect lessons, assemblies and discussions with events being remembered during the year. For a broader selection covering every month, visit our complete calendar of important dates in history, with links to related Keystage history teaching resources.
January
Year
Event and anniversary
27
1926
100th anniversary: John Logie Baird demonstrates television to members of the Royal Institution in London.
All content on Keystage history is written and quality assured by Neil Thompson, a former history teacher, county history adviser and Ofsted inspector with more than 30 years’ experience in history education.
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