may 10, 1975 - Betamax Format
Description:
The first Betamax player was released mid-1975, by Sony. They would later have a lawsuit against the US government.The lawsuit was significant, as they fought for the right for the general consumer to record and view film in their own homes.
The format was significant, due to the "format wars" between it, and VHS. This significance can be found in the VHS format.
Added to timeline:
Date:
may 10, 1975
Now
~ 50 years ago