First television service in high-definition

According to Official Guinness Records,

The world's first high-definition (i.e. 405 lines) television broadcasting service was opened from Alexandra Palace, London on 2 November 1936, when there were about 100 sets in the UK.

For a complete list of 1936 records, please visit 1936 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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