When was the Daily News founded?
The Daily News was founded in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson as the Illustrated Daily News. It launched on the 24th of June 1919 as the first daily newspaper in the United States printed in tabloid format.
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What was the Daily News's peak circulation?
The Daily News reached its peak circulation in 1947, at 2.4 million copies a day and 4.7 million on Sundays.
Who owns the Daily News now?
The Daily News is owned by Daily News Enterprises, a company controlled by Alden Global Capital. Alden formed Daily News Enterprises in May 2021 after buying Tribune Publishing and separating the Daily News from it.
How many Pulitzer Prizes has the Daily News won?
The Daily News has won eleven Pulitzer Prizes. Its wins include the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary awarded to columnist Mike McAlary and the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service shared with ProPublica.
Why does the Daily News print its paper in Jersey City, New Jersey?
The Daily News consolidated its printing operations near Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1993. Its Manhattan headquarters later closed altogether in August 2020, leaving printing based in New Jersey.
What did the Daily News's 1975 front page say about Gerald Ford?
The day after Gerald Ford's the 29th of October 1975 speech ruling out federal aid for New York City, the Daily News front page read "FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD." Ford later said the headline played a role in his loss in the 1976 presidential election.