1690day.year
Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick, the first newspaper to appear in the Americas, is published for the first and only time.
In 1690, the first newspaper in the Americas, Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick, was published for a single issue.
On September 25, 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the inaugural and only issue of Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick in Boston, making it the first newspaper published in the American colonies. The paper covered local and international news, including reports on wars, politics, and societal events. However, colonial authorities suppressed the publication due to its unlicensed printing and controversial content. No subsequent editions were released, but the brief venture laid the groundwork for colonial journalism. Publick Occurrences is celebrated today as a pioneering milestone in the history of American media.
1690
Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick
1912day.year
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is founded in New York City.
Columbia University opens its Graduate School of Journalism in New York City, pioneering professional journalism education in America.
On September 25, 1912, Columbia University inaugurated its Graduate School of Journalism, funded by newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer's bequest. It was one of the first formal journalism schools in the United States, designed to promote high standards of reporting and editorial practices. The program combined rigorous academic coursework with hands-on training in news writing, ethics, and press law. Alumni of the school would go on to shape major newspapers, magazines, and broadcast outlets around the world. The establishment of the school signaled a new era of professionalization in journalism, emphasizing public accountability and the social responsibility of the press. Columbia's Journalism School would later become the home of the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes, further cementing its influence on the industry.
1912
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
1957day.year
Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, is integrated by the use of United States Army troops.
On September 25, 1957, federal troops escorted nine African American students into Little Rock Central High School, a pivotal moment in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
Following the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus attempted to block integration by deploying the National Guard. President Dwight D. Eisenhower intervened by sending the 101st Airborne Division to enforce the court order and protect the students. Known as the 'Little Rock Nine,' the students faced hostile crowds and threats but persisted in attending classes. Their bravery under military escort became a powerful symbol of federal commitment to civil rights. The event galvanized national support for desegregation and equal educational opportunities. Central High School remains an enduring landmark in America's struggle for racial equality.
1957
Central High School