Frame Breaking
Today in 1812, Lord Byron gave his first address as a member of the House of Lords, in a parliamentary debate on the Frame Breaking Act. Continue reading
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This Day In Information: Byron and the Luddites
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This Day In Information: The Encyclopedia of Life
Today in 2008, the Encyclopedia of Life was launched. Continue reading
This Day In Information: Streaming Digital Media
Today in 2007, Netflix announced its billionth DVD delivery. Continue reading
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This Day In Information: Media Innovations
Today in 1607, the first performance of Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo took place in the ducal palace in Mantua, before the members of the Accademia degli Invaghiti. Continue reading
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The Future of Advertising
From today’s “Om Says” email: “In 2005, the newspaper industry had revenue of around $47 billion. Continue reading
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This Day In Information: Federal Radio Commission
Today in 1927, President Calvin Coolidge signed the 1927 Radio Act, creating the Federal Radio Commission, forerunner of the Federal Communications Commission (established in 1934). Continue reading
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This Day In Information: Silent Cal on the Radio
John Coolidge listens to news of his son's victory
Today in 1924, Calvin Coolidge delivered the first political speech by a sitting president to be broadcast on the radio. Continue reading
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This Day In Information: First Telephone Directory
Today in 1878,
George Willard Coy and a group of investors from the District Telephone Company of New Haven published the world’s first telephone directory, a single sheet with only 50 names.
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This Day in Information: Post Office Act of 1792
Today in 1792,
George Washington signed the Post Office Act, creating the United States Postal Service. Continue reading
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This Day In Information: First Computer Search Warrant
Today in 1971, the first warrant to search a computer was issued in San Jose, California. Continue reading
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