Benjamin Henry Day
American newspaper publisher (1810–1889) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benjamin Henry Day (April 10, 1810 – December 21, 1889[1]) was an American newspaper publisher who founded the New York Sun, the first penny press newspaper in the United States, in 1833.[2]
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Benjamin Henry Day | |
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Born | (1810-04-10)April 10, 1810 |
Died | December 21, 1889(1889-12-21) (aged 79) New York City |
Occupation | Newspaper publisher |
Children | 3, including Benjamin |
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