Most powerful TV moments
Some events in history, like Hurricane Katrina or the earthquake in Japan, became particularly powerful or "impactful" television moments. Take a look at the most powerful moments in TV history.
Some events in history, like Hurricane Katrina or the earthquake in Japan, became particularly powerful or "impactful" television moments.
Some events in history, like Hurricane Katrina or the earthquake in Japan, became particularly powerful or "impactful" television moments.
To measure impact, Nielsen and Sony Entertainment combined the number of people that viewed the event live, could recall where they were and people could remember who they discussed it with.
Take a look at the most powerful moments in TV history.
15. Assassination of John F. Kennedy. 1963.
14. The Royal Wedding. 2011.
13. Barack Obama's acceptance speech. 2008.
12. Capture and execution of Saddam Hussein. 2006.
11. Death of Whitney Houston. 2012.
10. Princess Diana's Funeral. 1997.
9. BP oil spill. 2010.
8. Columbine High School shooting. 1999.
7. Earthquake in Japan. 2011.
6. O.J. Simpson white Bronco chase. 1994.
5. Death of Osama bin Laden. 2011.
4. The Challenger space shuttle disaster. 1986.
3. O.J. Simpson verdict. 1995.
2. Hurricane Katrina. 2005.
1. September 11 tragedy. 2001.
To read more about the most "impactful" TV moments, go to: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/tv-most-memorable-moments-911-oj-katrina-nielsen-121010226.html.
