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Launch of MSNBC
The cable news network MSNBC launched on July 15th 1996. Jodi Applegate was the anchor in MSNBC's first broadcast. -
9/11 Coverage
Ashleigh Banfield reported live from outside the World Trade Center as it was collapsing. -
A Fuller Spectrum of News
Msnbc.com launched their first markerting campaign promoting a form of open journalism in which audiences participate in the creation and consumption of their news. -
Rachel Maddow
"The Rachel Maddow Show" makes Rachel Maddow the first openly gay host of a primetime news show. In 2010, Maddow was one of 100 chosen for Out magazine's "Out 100" honorees list, which is comprised of the most influential gay men and women of the year. -
"The Elkhart Project" Award
MSNBC won the National Press Club’s Online Journalism Award in 2009 for its editorial web-based journalism presentation titled “The Elkhart Project”. -
"The Countdown"
Keith Olberman announces he will leave his show "The Countdown". -
National Headliner Awards
In 2011, MSNBC was once again recognized for its online achievements, winning first place at the National Headliner Awards for best television affiliated website. -
Political Life
MSNBC launched their "Lean Forward" campaign focusing on progressive discussion in the political realm.
