1999 – Do-It-Yourself Network, DIY, begins with programming providing in-depth demonstrations and tips on do-it-yourself projects such as home improvement, gardening, automotive care, decorating, and arts and crafts. Visit DIY’s website »

1994 – Independent Film Channel (IFC), the largest network devoted to independent filmmaking, is launched. Visit IFC’s website »

1992 – The SciFi Channel was launched, featuring science fiction cinematic hits, classic fantasy and horror programming, series, and special events. Visit the SciFi Channel’s website »

1988 – The Hallmark Channel was launched. Visit the Hallmark Channel’s website »

1986 – MTV Russia launched. Visit MTV Russia’s website »

1982 – C-SPAN began 24 hour a day programming with US House of Representatives live coverage on September 14, 1982. Visit C-SPAN’s website »

1979 – Entertainment Sports Programming Network, better known as ESPN, was launched in September 1979. ESPN would become the first network to televise all four of the major professional sports. Visit ESPN’s website »

1976 – Univision, the most watched Hispanic network, was launched. Visit Univision’s website »

1975 – Home Box Office’s transmission of the Thrilla from Manila, the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier heavyweight fight from the Philippines in September 1975, set the stage for satellite delivery.

1957 – The Bartlesville, Okla., Telemovie Experiment begins, with the showing of Pajama Game, starring Doris Day on September 4. This experiment was a test site for pay television.

1951 – On September 14, The National Community Television Council, now known as the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA), was organized when a small group of community antenna television (CATV) operators met in a hotel in Pottsville, Penn. Visit NCTA’s website »