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Foundation
The academy was founded -
Approbation of academy awards
Academy Awards of Merit in 12 categories -
First ceremony presented
Ceremony at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel -
New addition
Addition of the supporting actor and actress categories -
Los Angeles Times announced winners before ceremony
Los Angeles Times printed the names of the winners in an early evening edition before the ceremony -
First time televised
The Academy Award were first televised in the United States -
Internationally broadcasted
The award started being broadcasted internationally -
Marlon Brando rejects Oscar
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The name "Oscar" protected by trademark
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Posponed telecast, assasination of Reagan
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Oldest person nominated (87)
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Longest televised ceremony (4.5h)
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Lowest TV rating (31.8M)
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Kathryn Bigelow, first woman best director