EuropeEvent
Founding of The News Letter
- When
- 1737
- Where
- Joy's Entry, Belfast
- Episodes
- 1
The News Letter was founded in Belfast in 1737, becoming the world's oldest English-language general daily newspaper still in publication. It was first printed in Joy's Entry, Belfast.
Episodes
Background and detail
Historical Status. The News Letter is recognized as the world's oldest English-language general daily newspaper still in publication. Its first printing occurred in September 1737.
People involved
- The News Letter · Newspaper
Sources
- News Letter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-02
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