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Timeline of the history of journalism

The invention of the telegraph revolutionizes communication, enabling the rapid transmission of news over long distances.

Investigative journalism begins to gain prominence, with figures like Nellie Bly pioneering the field.

Launch of The Daily Courant in England, the first English-language daily newspaper.

The Acta Diurna in Ancient Rome, often considered one of the earliest forms of journalism, were public notices displayed in public spaces, covering political and social events.

The Corante, one of the first English-language periodicals, appears in England.

During the American Revolution, newspapers play a key role in spreading pro-independence ideas.

LaunThe French Revolution sees the press emerge as a powerful tool for mobilizing the public.

The rise of "penny press" newspapers in the U.S., making journalism more affordable and accessible to the public.

The rise of "yellow journalism" (sensationalism), particularly in the U.S., led by publishers like Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst.

La Gazette, founded by Théophraste Renaudot in France, becomes the first regular newspaper in the country.

Publication of Relation aller Fürnemmen und gedenckwürdigen Historien in Germany, regarded as the first printed newspaper.

The Associated Press (AP) is founded in the U.S., marking the start of organized news agencies.

The invention of Gutenberg's printing press (c. 1440) revolutionized the dissemination of information, allowing mass printing of pamphlets and other documents.

The emergence of radio journalism transforms how news is consumed.

Television news expands, covering major events such as World War II.

Investigative reporting gains global recognition, as with the Watergate scandal.

The launch of CNN, the first 24-hour news channel, introduces continuous news coverage.

The rise of the internet transforms journalism, with the emergence of online news platforms.

Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter become new avenues for news dissemination.

New formats like podcasts and data journalism gain popularity.

Journalism faces challenges such as disinformation and fake news while adapting to a technology-driven media landscape.