Greatest Moments in the History of the Oscars
Feb 24, 2012 in Sports/Entertainment . 0 Comment
The Oscars are unlike any other awards show. They represent some of the best movies and actors, and the Academy Awards show itself has spawned some memorable moments through the years. Here are just a few of the best.
May 16 was the date of the very first Academy Awards show, which makes it one of the greatest moments in the Oscars history. The awards presentation only lasted five minutes, and Douglas Fairbanks was the presenter for all of the awards.
This was the year the Academy Awards debuted on television. It had previously been broadcast on radio, but after that year it became a staple on television. Today, over a billion people tune in to see what will happen.
This was the year that a black man won best actor. Sidney Poitier took the award for his role in Lilies in the Field, at a time when there was intense friction between the races. It set a precedent for the future and inspired many other leading men and women of color.

