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First Issue Release
- When
- 1845-08-28
- Where
- New York City
The first issue of Scientific American, a four-page weekly newspaper, was released in New York City on August 28, 1845.
Founded by inventor and publisher Rufus Porter, the journal began as a four-page weekly newspaper. The first issue was released on August 28, 1845, in a large-format style in New York City, marking the start of its continuous publication history.
Sources
- Scientific American Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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