The first regular broadcasts started on January 1, 2004 when the Belgian company Euro1080 launched the HD1 channel with the traditional Vienna New Year's Concert. Test transmissions had been active since the IBC exhibition in September 2003, but the New Year's Day broadcast marked the official launch of the HD1 channel, and the official start of direct-to-home HDTV in Europe. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did regular broadcasts start in Europe? ANS1 January 1, 2004 QSN2 What event was first broadcasted on January 1, 2004? ANS2 Vienna New Year's Concert QSN3 The New Year's Day broadcast officially launched which channel? ANS3 HD1 QSN4 When did test transmissions of HDTV begin in Europe? ANS4 September 2003 QSN5 Which European company launched HD1? ANS5 Euro1080