Today in history: "Today 25 years ago" premiered on screen in 1966

On 30 May 1966, Estonian television viewers saw for the first time the popular programme series "Today 25 years ago" hosted by Valdo Pant. It became one of Estonian television's beloved shows.

On exactly 30 May 1966, one of Estonian television's most beloved programmes – "Today 25 years ago" – premiered on screen, hosted by the renowned media personality Valdo Pant.

The programme series rapidly gained great popularity among Estonian television viewers and became an important part of local television history. Valdo Pant remains one of Estonia's most celebrated television and radio presenters, whose legacy on the Estonian media landscape is indelible.

Such programmes played an important role during the Soviet era in preserving cultural memory and gave viewers the opportunity to look back into the past through the television screen.