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John Logie Baird (1888-1946) was a Scottish engineer and inventor known for creating the first working television system. Baird's breakthrough came in 1925 when he successfully transmitted the first television image of a ventriloquist's dummy known as "Stooky Bill." He continued to develop his system, achieving the first transatlantic television transmission in 1928. Despite facing many challenges and setbacks, Baird's pioneering work laid the foundation for modern television technology. His contributions to the field of communications have had a lasting impact on society.