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Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the movable-type printing press revolutionized the spread of information. Books, especially the Bible, could be mass-produced, making knowledge more accessible.
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The Relation aller Fürnemmen und gedenckwürdigen Historien (published in Strasbourg, Germany) is recognized as the first printed newspaper, marking the start of journalism.
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The New York Sun became the first successful "penny press" newspaper in the United States. Affordable and accessible, it helped bring news to the masses and made newspapers a staple of everyday life.
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Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone allowed people to communicate in real time over long distances, paving the way for instantaneous communication.
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KDKA in Pittsburgh became the first radio station to broadcast, delivering news and entertainment directly into people’s homes. This marked the start of radio as a mass medium.
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The New York World’s Fair showcased the first public demonstration of television, a medium that would eventually dominate global communication and entertainment.
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The U.S. Department of Defense launched ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet. It connected computers for the first time and laid the foundation for online communication.
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Cable News Network (CNN) became the first 24-hour news channel, changing how people consumed news and starting the trend of continuous, real-time updates.
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Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web to the public, revolutionizing how information was shared and accessed globally.
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Facebook was launched, followed by platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. These platforms redefined mass media by allowing anyone to create and share content, shaping news and communication today.