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Emilio Azcárraga Vidaurreta founded the first radio company (XEW) in Mexico.

Raoul A. Cortez established KCOR 1350 AM, United States' first Hispanic-owned and operated Spanish-language radio station.

Rómulo O'Farrill Jr. launched Mexico's first TV station, XHTV Channel 4, followed by Emilio Azcárraga's launch of Channel 4 on XEW Channel 2, months later.

XHGC-TV launched as Mexico City's third television station, owned by Guillermo González Camarena.

Telesistema Mexicano was formed through the consolidation of several Mexican broadcasters, including XEW, XHTV and Televisión Vía Satélite (TVS), becoming the precursor to Televisa under the leadership of Emilio Azcárraga Vidaurreta, Rómulo O'Farrill Jr., Guillermo González Camarena and Fernando Díaz Barroso.

Raoul A. Cortez launched KCOR-TV, Channel 41, the first full-time Spanish-language TV station in the United States.

A group led by Raoul A. Cortez’s son-in-law, Emilio Nicolas, Sr., purchased KCOR-TV, laying the foundation for Univision's inception.

Televisa provided coverage of the FIFA World Cup in Chile for Spanish-speaking audiences, becoming a key broadcaster for Latin America.

Emilio Nicolás Sr.'s group launched its second station, KMEX-TV Channel 34, in Los Angeles, California.

Telesistema Mexicano provided a live television broadcast of Pope Paul VI’s inauguration.

The group forms Spanish International (SIN), initially tasked with representing KWEX and KMEX sales. Over time, it evolved into both a programming distributor for small stations and a national sales representative.

Televisa broadcast the first American spacewalk during Gemini 4 on "Minuto a Minuto" for Mexican audiences.

Televisa broadcast the FIFA World Cup live for Mexican audiences.

Spanish International Network (SIN) entered the New York City market with the launch of TV station, WXTV, Channel 41.

In 1968, Canal 8 (XHTIM-TV) and Canal 13 (XHDF-TV) in Mexico began their color television transmissions.

Telesistema Mexicano managed four TV channels (2, 4, 5 and 8) with distinct programming formats.

Telesistema Mexicano played a key role in producing and broadcasting the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, providing live coverage for Mexican audiences and contributing to the international television feed distributed to broadcasters worldwide.

Telesistema Mexicano and Televisión Independiente de México are integrated to form Televisa (television via satellite), to coordinate, operate, and transmit the signals of channels 2, 4, 5 and 8.

The OTI Festival, held in 1974, was the first major live musical event produced and broadcast by Televisa.

Televisa was honored with the "Premio Ondas" (Ondas Award) in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the television industry.

Spanish International Network (SIN) becomes the first to connect affiliated stations via satellite, enabling simultaneous broadcasts across the U.S.

Spanish International Network (SIN) broadcast the FIFA World Cup in the U.S.

Spanish International Network (SIN) launched Galavisión, the U.S. first Spanish-language cable network.

Televisa expanded its international presence by beginning live broadcasts in the U.S. through its partnership with Spanish International Network (SIN).

Spanish International Network (SIN) rebranded to Univision in 1987.

Univision became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol UVN.

Televisa expanded into digital platforms, enhancing its content distribution beyond traditional television.

Univision.com, the leading online destination for U.S. Hispanics, is launched.

Univision acquired a group of TV stations that became the TeleFutura network, creating a duopoly in seven of the largest Hispanic markets in the U.S.

Launched Sky México, a direct-to-home satellite television service, increasing Televisa's presence in the subscription TV market.

Univision Music Group was launched in 2001, establishing the company's first record label. In 2008, Univision sold the music group to Universal Music Group.

Univision acquired Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation and renamed it Univision Radio, reuniting with the original KCOR station.

Televisa signed a $1.2 billion content licensing agreement with Univision, strengthening its U.S. Hispanic market presence.

Univision launched tlnovelas, a digital cable and satellite network dedicated to telenovelas.

Univision Deportes Network (UDN) debuted and becomes the leading Spanish-language sports network and a formidable competitor to mainstream English-language sports networks.

UNIMÁS was introduced as the new name of TeleFutura, and the broadcast network begins to target millennial viewers with a format heavy on sports, action, and drama programming.

Fusion, a cable network aimed at English-speaking Hispanic viewers, is launched by Univision and ABC News. Univision will acquire ABC’s stake in 2016.

Univision NOW, an over-the-top (OTT) digital streaming service, debuted, offering subscribers access to live programming, local station feeds and on-demand content.

Emilio Azcárraga Jean stepped down as CEO, transitioning leadership to Bernardo Gómez and Alfonso de Angoitia while remaining Chairman.

Univision acquired Gawker Media’s digital assets in 2016 and rebranded them as Gizmodo Media Group (GMG). In 2019, Univision sold Gizmodo Media Group (GMG) and The Onion to the private equity firm Great Hill Partners.

Launched Blim, its own streaming service, as a competitor to Netflix in Spanish-speaking markets.

Univision integrated its radio stations, numerous digital audio platforms, and live-music series under a single brand, the Uforia Audio Network.

Univision announced the relaunch of its multiplatform sports media brand as TUDN.

Searchlight Capital Partners and ForgeLight acquired a majority stake in Univision, and Wade Davis becomes CEO.

Univision and Televisa announced a merger to create TelevisaUnivision, the largest Spanish-language media company in the world, combining their content and resources.

TelevisaUnivision launched ViX, a global streaming service aimed at providing Spanish-language content to a worldwide audience.

TelevisaUnivision appointed Daniel Alegre as the new CEO.