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Jan 1, 1041
Movable Characters in China
China creates separate movable type, which makes printing easier and quicker.
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First Newspaper in Europe
With the production of easier printing, newspaper become more widely distributed and start to spread. -
Puritans Come to Massachusetts
Puritans sail to Massachusetts in order to practice religion freely from the rule of England.
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French and Indian War
A war between the colonies of Great Britain and New France. -
American Revolutionary War
The American colonies began a war with Great Britain over taxation and freedoms. Hoped to break off from Britain and eventually gained its independace. -
Declaration of Independence
A document stating that the 13 American colonies were independent states free from British control. -
French Revolution
A time of social and political upheaval in France. The old monarchy that ruled France was overthrown. -
War of 1812
War between the United States and the British Empire that lasted for three years. The war was primarily over trade restrictions. -
National Magazines Began
There were many new national magazines that spread due to the railroad. One example of a more popular magazine is The Saturday Evening Post.
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First African American Newspaper
It was called Freedom's Journal and was focused on African American issues.
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The Penny Press
Due to the creation of the printing press, more and more newspapers were being printed. Once it became cheaper to print, newspaper companies started selling newspapers for a penny with the help of advertisements. -
First Version of Baseball Created
It was initially played with a lemon peel baseball filled with saw dust and sewn together. Later the peel was substituted for horse hide. Baseball is said to have been adapted from two British games: Rounders and Cricket. The first game was between two teams at the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, NJ.
Rules and Further Description of Base Ball -
Morse Telegraph
Created by Samuel Morse. The Morse telegraph was one of the first methods of communications through wire. Allowed for quicker communication across the country.
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U.S.-Mexican War
The United States fought for more land that Mexico controlled. In the end, the United States succeeded in gaining more land through the manifest destiny concept, and ultimately won the U.S.-Mexican War.
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Associated Press Established
An early version of the Associated Press was established to acquire news information from England.
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First Baseball Box Score in Newspaper
The first box score was printed in the New York Clipper. Pic:http://www.shmoop.com/history-american-journalism/timeline.html -
Homestead Act
The Homestead Act gave a person ownership of a farmland (160 acres). The act was meant to give people their own land that they could harvest themselves, rather than use slaves to do the work. -
Franco-Prussian War
A war between the Second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. -
Voice Telegraphy
Alexander Bell receives first U.S. patent for voice telegraphy. This begins his adventure into the creation of telephones. -
1st U.S. Patent for Audio Recording
THomas Edison received the first U.S. patent for audio recording and reproduction. These would later become known as the telephone. These innovations were very influential in shaping the United States. -
Bulk Postal Rates for Magazines
Bullk postal rates meant it would now be easier to send mail across the country. With the assistance of trains. People would be able to get newspapers and magazines sooner than ever before.
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The Sporting News Established
One of the most recognized early sports magazines. Founded in 1886 by Alfred H. Spink. The magazine was most famous for covering baseball as it emerged to become America's pastime. Its nickname came to be known as "The Bible of Baseball". It was important in helping the new baseball leagues (American Association and National League) spread in popularity because more people could follow the game. -
Hearst named editor of San Franciso Examiner
Hearst takes over for father at San Francisco Examiner and begins to change the world of American media. pic: http://www.newsoundtheory.com/news_content.html -
Ladies Home Journal
One of the first magazines to target women. Also, 1st national magazine to achieve circulation of 1 million.
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Marconi Invents the Radio
Guglielmo Marconi invents the radio. Started a monopoly over the radio industry. Begins a revolution of media over the radio. -
Lumiere Brothers Perfect Edison's System
The Lumiere Brothers perfect Edison's photography and reproduction system. Create some of the first filming and projecting of motion pictures for a large screen.
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Spanish American War
A conflict between Spain and the United States after arguments about some advancements the US made toward Cuba and against Spain. -
First Broadcast by Radio Waves and Heard by Another Person
added voice communication to a transmission and became one of the first voices to be heard over the radio zaves. -
Joseph Pulitzer Dies
When he died he left money to create a fund for the Pulitzer Prize. Now an important prize in journalism.
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World War I
World War I began and incorporated all of the world's greatest powers. It lasted about four years. -
Russian Revolution
Revolutions in Russia that helped the people overthrow the autocracy. -
Prohibition Begins
The ban of all alcohol lasted from 1920-1933. It would be repealed by the twenty-first amendement. -
Radio Act of 1927
An act that made all radio stations be licensed by the federal government. Picture: http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/01/03/new-radio-station-sounds-a-lot-like-old-ones -
Disney Produces First Full-Cover Movie
Walt Disney produced "Flowers and Trees". Pic: http://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/2009/07/30/on-this-day-in-show-biz-disneys-first-color-cartoon/ -
Spanish Civil War Begins
A war began between two conflicting groups in Spain and lasted for about three years. It shaped the political terrain of Spain many decades. -
Walt Disney produces first Animated Movie
The first animated movie was Snow White. Pic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White_(Disney) -
World War II
War that included a majority of the world's nations and resulted in the death of tens of millions of people. -
First Color Televised Baseball Game
It was a double-header between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves. -
First Televised Baseball Game
First televised baseball game between Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York. It was announced by Red Barber.
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Korean War
A war between the Republic of Korea (USA) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. -
I Love Lucy Viewership at All-Time High
71.7% of televisions view the episode with Little Ricky's birth. -
Vietnam War
A military conflict occuring in Vietnam with the United States and South Vietnam versus North Vietnam. -
First Televised Olympic Games
First time the Olympics were ever televised. Black power demonstration shown in picture of two black athletes taking a stand for civil rights. -
First Female Anchor of the Today Show
Barbara Walters became the first female anchor of the Today Show. -
Walk on the Moon Televised in Color
Niel Armstrong landed on the moon and planted an American flag. He said "That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Pic: http://tokyo5.wordpress.com/2009/07/20/original-moon-walk/ -
Monday Night Football Debuts
Monday Night Football began for the first time on color television. Pic: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MondayNightFootball -
New York Times published the "Pentagon Papers"
A series of documents that were related to the Vietnam War that were previously classified.
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Videocassettes Created
The first VHS videocassettes were created. Would eventually become new way of entertainment. -
First Online Newspaper
The Colombus Dispatch became the first online newspaper. Became the origination of the ideas for moving other newspapers to the internet. -
CNN Debuts
Today one of the world's leading news stations, CNN debuted in 1980. -
CDs are Introduced
The first CDs were introduced as a way of recording music. The mass distribution of CDs was soon to follow. -
Grenada Invasion
U.S. led invasion into Grenada to break-up a military coup, which had overthrown the government -
Internet opened for commercial use
Originally used by the military, the internet is now publically available. -
Operation Desert Storm
A war against Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait. -
Craigslist Created
The website branches out from San Francisco and begins to spread across the country. -
Operation Iraqi Freedom
A war going on in Iraq where the United States attempts to calm down terrorism and threats of dictatorship.The war continues to this day.
