July 23, 1962: Telstar Provides First-Ever TV Link Between U.S., Europe: President Kennedy is scheduled to be the first image beamed across the Atlantic but he's late, so Europe gets part of a Cubs-Phillies game instead.
July 23, 1962: Telstar Provides First-Ever TV Link Between U.S., Europe: President Kennedy is scheduled to be the first image beamed across the Atlantic but he's late, so Europe gets part of a Cubs-Phillies game instead.