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On This Day: June 1, 1980 – CNN Launches as the First 24-Hour News Network

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 1, 1980 – CNN Launches as the First 24-Hour News Network.

On this day June 1, 1980, Cable News Network (CNN) made its official debut, becoming the first television channel in history to offer 24-hour news coverage. Founded by media mogul Ted Turner, CNN revolutionized the way news was delivered and consumed, providing real-time reporting around the clock at a time when other networks aired news only at scheduled intervals.

The channel launched from its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and quickly set a new standard for breaking news coverage...
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