A short history of newspapers

Newspapers have helped people learn about the world for centuries. Check out these important historical dates. 1440: The first printing press The invention of the printing press in Europe allowed for the news to be printed faster and easier, and therefore distributed to more people, than ever before. 1690: The first US newspaper The first US newspaper was published in 1690, when America was under British rule. But it included controversial topics and was forced to close after one issue. Soon after that, other newspaper companies launched and became successful. 1846: The first news association The Associated Press, which is a top new source today, was formed in 1846. It began when a few large newspapers across the country decided to share information. 1896: The first comic strip As more…

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