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Joseph Medill Patterson launched the Illustrated Daily News on the 24th of June 1919. The paper began as an imitation of the British Daily Mirror and initially struggled with circulation numbers before growing steadily.
The newspaper reached its peak in 1947 with 2.4 million daily copies sold. Sunday editions hit 4.7 million that same year, making it the eleventh-highest circulated newspaper in the United States during that era.
News operations eventually settled at the Jersey City printing plant near Liberty State Park after Hurricane Sandy damaged their building in late 2012. Printing plans to close the Jersey City plant were announced for 2022.
Eleven Pulitzer Prizes have been awarded to the newspaper over its history including awards for Commentary, Editorial Writing, and Public Service. Reporter Sarah Ryley led a 2017 investigation into eviction rule abuse alongside non-profit ProPublica.
President Gerald Ford gave a speech denying federal aid to New York City on the 29th of October 1975. The Daily News printed FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD the following morning which reportedly played a role in Ford losing the 1976 election.