Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1947, Norman Lebrecht, English author and critic was born. In 1947, Bo Lundgren, Swedish politician was born. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1969, Ned Boulting, British sports journalist and television presenter was born. In 1991, Mokhtar Dahari, Malaysian footballer and coach (born 1953) passed away. In 2006, Barnard Hughes, American actor (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Vertical Media Takes its Place Alongside Film and TV as a Powerful Audiovisual Language
One week from today, on July 17, I will take my family to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” We will watch it in IMAX, shot on cameras built for the movie. My teenagers and I will turn our phones off and give the expected blockbuster our undivided attention. Millions of other families will do the []
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