What is 1968 tv shut down?

In 1968, the United States experienced a period where regular television broadcasting was temporarily halted as a sign of respect and mourning. This occurred following two major events: the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in April and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in June.

Following King's death, many stations, particularly news outlets, suspended regular programming to provide extensive coverage of the tragedy, including memorial services and related events. This disruption lasted for several days. A similar but shorter suspension of regular programming occurred after Kennedy's assassination. Network television and local stations again prioritized news coverage and somber reflections on the events, interrupting scheduled entertainment and other content. These broadcast disruptions reflected the national mood of grief and shock during a turbulent year in American history.