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Early Coverage of the Web, the Segway, David Petraeus & David Brent

Every Monday, we travel into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered various topics. This edition looks at the World Wide Web, the Segway, Michael Stipe and more. World Wide Web February 28, 1993 A Web of Networks, an Abundance of Services Bill Clinton and Al Gore made a campaign promise to help build a national data network, hoping it would lead to new digital information services. While waiting to see if the new Administration follows through, businesses can get a... READ ON

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Diana's Early Press Problems (plus 9 other NY Times first mentions)

Every Monday, we travel into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered various topics. This edition looks at Princess Diana, Yo-Yo Ma, Chuck Klosterman, Nelson Mandela, The Simpsons and more. Diana Spencer December 15, 1980 For 'Hounding' a Friend of Charles, Press Is Chided The latest round of feverish speculation about Prince Charles's marriage prospects has touched off a new debate in Britain about the press and royal privacy. Even Buckingham Palace, which... READ ON

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The Mike Wallace Interview

Most of us know Mike Wallace from his long career on 60 Minutes, the Sunday-night staple of American TV. But long before 60 Minutes, Wallace established himself on his eponymous The Mike Wallace Interview, a long-form interview show that started in 1957. Wallace donated recordings of some early Interview programs to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, and now the interviews and transcripts are available online. Watching the interviews, you're transported back forty years to a time when... READ ON

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More Fun in the Sports Illustrated Vault

Last week, we spent some time inside the new SI Vault, which houses virtually everything that's ever appeared in Sports Illustrated (all for free). The Vault is a fantastic mix of history, nostalgia and unintentional comedy. We're at it again, highlighting the first time various topics were covered. Today's lineup includes steroids, the Internet, LeBron, Morganna, and the births of fantasy sports and sports-talk radio. Steroids September 20, 1965 Warning to amateur medics The American Medical... READ ON

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Sports Illustrated Firsts

On Mondays, we usually venture into The New York Times archives to find the first time that newspaper covered various topics. But because Sports Illustrated just opened its content vault, we're devoting this week's installment to first mentions worth mentioning in SI. Mike Tyson January 6, 1986 Ready to Soar to the Very Top The first time Bobby Stewart saw Mike Tyson, two staff members of the Tryon School for Boys, a center for juvenile delinquents in upstate New York, were leading Tyson across the... READ ON

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The First Time News Was Fit To Print, XXXI

Every Monday, we venture into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered various topics. If you have a suggestion for next week, leave us a comment. Personal Computer November 3, 1962 Pocket Computer May Replace Shopping List Pocket-size computers may eliminate the housewife's weekly shopping list. Electronic communication would tell the store in advance what she needed. She would simply pick up the bundles. This was envisioned today by Dr. John W. Mauchly, inventor... READ ON

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The First Time News Was Fit To Print: From The Archives

Every Monday, we venture into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered various topics. This week, in a moment of weakness/laziness, we're re-running eight first mentions from our own archives. If you have a suggestion for next week, leave us a comment. Lee Harvey Oswald November 3, 1959 American Awaits Soviet Word Lee Harvey Oswald shut himself in his hotel room today to await a decision on his request for Soviet citizenship. Mr. Oswald, a former Marine from Fort... READ ON

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The First Time News Was Fit To Print: Academy Awards Edition

Every Monday, we venture into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper of record covered selected topics. This week, our focus is The Oscars. If you have a suggestion for next week, leave us a comment. Rocky September 24, 1976 At the Movies Not long ago, United Artists teased the public by placing ads in newspapers for a sneak preview of "a film that will open in December to qualify for the Academy Awards." Moviegoers anticipating a star-studded extravaganza may have been... READ ON

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The First Time News Was Fit To Print, XXVIII

In case you missed our first twenty-seven volumes or the greatest hits edition, let me explain. Every Monday, we go into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered selected topics. If you have a suggestion for next week, leave us a comment. Mick Jagger September 6, 1964 Shaggy Englishman Story: British long-hairs are proud of setting a new tonsorial style -- but the barbers are crying We have become a very shaggy lot in England. Male hair, growing at the normal,... READ ON

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The First Time News Was Fit To Print: The Candidates

In case you missed our first twenty-six volumes or the greatest hits edition, let me explain. Every Monday, we go into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered selected topics. This week, we're focusing on the remaining Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. If you have a suggestion for next week, leave us a comment. The Democrats Barack Obama February 6, 1990 First Black Elected to Head Harvard's Law Review The Harvard Law Review, generally... READ ON