First practical videotape recorder demonstrated in Chicago 60 years ago today (Apr 14 1956)

(Saturday, April 14, 1956) — Ampex Corp. demonstrated the first practical videotape recorder (in a format known as 2″ Quadruplex) today at the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters (NARTB) convention in Chicago.


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