Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. This event was televised and watched by millions worldwide. Farnsworth's wife recounted that after seeing the moon landing, Philo said, 'Pem, this has made it all worthwhile,' indicating a change of heart about the value of television after seeing its potential for global connection.

Philo Farnsworth appeared on the CBS quiz show I've Got A Secret, during which he was a mystery guest and the panel had to guess that he invented electronic television. For stumping the panel, he received $80 and a carton of Winston cigarettes.

RCA showcased electronic television at the New York World's Fair. This event marked the commercialization of electronic television technology after RCA finally agreed to a licensing agreement with Farnsworth.

Philo Farnsworth was granted his first television patent. This was a crucial step in protecting his intellectual property and asserting his claim as the inventor of electronic television. He applied for patent from the house he rented at 2910 Derby Street, Berkeley, California.

Philo Farnsworth demonstrated his all-electronic television system to the press. This was an important step in gaining recognition and support for his invention. His backers had demanded to know when they would see dollars from the invention; so the first image shown was, appropriately, a dollar sign.

Philo Farnsworth's image dissector camera tube transmitted its first image, a simple straight line, to a receiver in another room of his laboratory at 202 Green Street in San Francisco. This marked a pivotal moment in the development of electronic television and demonstrated the feasibility of his all-electronic system.