The establishing of the Jewish Warsaw ghetto...
Item #660443
November 26, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1940
* Warsaw, Poland Ghetto established
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Nazi-occupied Europe
Page 8 has a two column heading announcning: "Walls Will Enclose Warsaw Jews Today; 500,000 Begin 'New Life' in Nazi-Built Ghetto" First report coverage on the establishment of the largest Jewish Ghetto in Nazi-occupied Europe. Most of the residents i... See More
Lou Gehrig's 2,000 straight game....
Item #660363
June 1, 1938
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, June 1, 1938
* Lou Gehrig's 2,000th consecutive game played
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 14 page newspaper one column headlines on page 8:
"Yankees Trounce Red Sox, 12-5"
"Lou Gehrig Plays 2,000 Game"
See photos for 1st report coverage on the 2,000th game milestone achieved by Yankee great Lou Gehrig. He would end up... See More
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Martin Niemöller sent to a concentration camp....
Item #660356
March 4, 1938
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, March 4, 1938
* Reverend Martin Niemöller sent to a concentration camp
* Anti-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
The front page has a two column-wide article headed: "Niemöller Sent to Prison Camp," followed by considerable text (see images). The report speaks of the anti-Nazi theolog... See More
The death of "Buck Rogers" creator...
Item #660346
February 4, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1940
* Philip Francis Nowlan death
* Buck Rogers creator
* Science Fiction author
Page 41 has one column headings: "PHILIP NOWLAN DIES; DREW 'BUCK ROGERS'" "Cartoonist, a Former Writer, Is Stricken in Philadelphia" See images for brief text here. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout.
Complete 1st section on... See More
Texas Guinan death... queen of the night clubs...
Item #660345
November 6, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 6, 1933
* Texas Guinan death (1st report)
* "Queen of the night clubs" - actress
* Prohibition era speakeasy fame
The front page has a one column heading: "TEXAS GUINAN DIES SUDDENLY" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition, light toning on the front page, minor spine wear... See More
Marconi visits Villa Griffone...
Item #660344
May 7, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1934
* Guglielmo Marconi
* Wireless telegraph
* Villa Griffone
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Marconi Revisits Scene Of His Wireless Invention" (see) First report coverage on Guglielmo Marconi's visit to Villa Griffone for the 1st time in 30 years.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light t... See More
1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf beginning....
Item #660322
October 22, 1944
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 22, 1944
* Battle of Leyte Gulf invasion
* Philippines - Douglas MacArthur
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CAPTURE CAPITAL OF LEYTE" with subheads. Related map on page 2. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Forty + pages, light toning at the margins, small... See More
Norman Nevills conquers the Colorado River in 1938....
Item #660317
July 9, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1938
* Norman Nevills - river-running pioneer
* Whitewater rafting - river-running pioneer
* Conquers Colorado River - Grand Canyon
The front page has a one column heading: "NEVILLS CONQUERS COLORADO RIVER" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements... See More
Mary Harris "Mother" Jones 1930 death....
Item #660316
December 1, 1930
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 1, 1930
* Mary Harris "Mother" Jones death
* United Mine Workers organizer & more
Page 12 has a one column heading: "'Mother' Jones Dies; Had Passed Century Mark" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the death of Mary Harris Jones, co-founder of the Industrial Workers of the World.
Other news, sports and advertisem... See More
"The Sleeping Gypsy" by Henri Rousseau...
Item #660314
January 22, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 22, 1940
* "The Sleeping Gypsy" by Henri Rousseau
* Oil painting acquired by Museum of Modern Art
Page 17 has a one column heading: "ROUSSEAU PAINTING GIVEN TO MUSEUM" with subhead and 2 related photo, one showing the famous Henri Rousseau oil painting, "The Sleeping Gypsy". (see) First report coverage on the Museum of Modern Art acquir... See More
1951 Abdullah I of Jordan assassination...
Item #660313
July 21, 1951
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. July 21, 1951
* King Abdullah I of Jordan
* Al-Aqsa Mosque assassination
* Old City of Jerusalem
The front page has a one column heading: "ABDULLAH DEATH MAY TOUCH OFF WAVE OF TERROR" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
First woman, Jackie Cochran, breaks sound barrier.....
Item #660312
May 19, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., May 19, 1953
* Jacqueline Cochran breaks the sound barrier
* 1st ever woman to do so - jet airplane
The top of page 6 has a two column heading: "Flies Through Sonic Barrier and Surpasses the Speed of Sound" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally... See More
1953 USS Leyte aircraft carrier explosion.....
Item #660311
October 17, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 17, 1953
* USS Leyte explosion fire disaster
* United States Navy Aircraft Carrier
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BLAST KILLS 32 ON CARRIER" with subheads and photo of the captain. (see) First report coverage on the USS Leyte (CV-32) aircraft carrier explosion disaster in Boston, Massachusetts.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Ernie Banks home run record for shortstops.......
Item #660310
September 3, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 3, 1955
* Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs
* Home run record for shortstops
The sport's section (page 18) has a two column heading: "Banks' RBI Total Rates With Best" (see) First report coverage on Chicago Cubs star Ernie Banks breaking the career home runs record for major league shortstops with 40.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
1955 Rocky Marciano title bout.... Archie Moore....
Item #660309
September 22, 1955
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 22, 1955.
* Rocky Marciano vs. Archie Moore
* Heavyweight Boxing title fight
* His last career fight
The top of page 5 has a three column heading: "Rock May Retire" (see) First report coverage on Rocky Marciano defending his heavyweight boxing title against Archie Moore. This would be Marciano's last professional boxing match as he w... See More
Rocky Marciano vs. Joe Louis in 1951...
Item #660308
October 26, 1951
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1951
* Rocky Marciano (The Brockton Blockbuster)
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) (last career fight)
* Heavyweight boxing fight (day of) w/ photos
The sport's section (page 29) has a banner headline: "Louis Rated Even With Marciano for 10-Round Battle at the Garden Tonight" with subheads, tale of the tape and 2 nice photos of each fighter. (see) Nice to ha... See More
Sam Snead wins 1954 Masters golf tournament
Item #660307
April 13, 1954
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 13, 1954
* Sam Snead wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page has a three column heading: "Snead Captures Masters Title" with subhead & photo. More in the sport's section (page 34) with 2 more related photos. First report coverage on Sam Snead winning the 1954 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georg... See More
1st movie preview of "The Grapes of Wrath"...
Item #660306
January 25, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 25, 1940
* Original "The grapes of Wrath" review
* Henry Fonda & Jane Darwell - John Ford
* American drama film - movie - John Steinbeck
* Oklahoma migrant workers - Highway 66
Page 17 has the first movie review by the Times of what is considered one of the greatest films of all time, The Grapes of Wrath. The review is headed: "Twentieth Centur... See More
1940 William Borah death... Idaho senator...
Item #660305
January 20, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 20, 1940
* William Edgar Borah death (1st report)
* Republican United States Senator - Idaho
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "WILLIAM E. BORAH, SENATOR 33 YEARS, IS DEAD IN CAPITAL" with subheads and photo. Lengthy 1st report coverage continue inside with pictorial. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
King Ibn Saud 1953 death...
Item #660303
November 10, 1953
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 10, 1953
* King Ibn Saud death (1st report)
The front page has one column headings: "OIL-RICH RULER OF ORIENT DEAD" "Aged King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia Expires" with two photos (see images). This is 1st report coverage on the death of Saudi Arabia monarch, King Abdul-Aziz.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complet... See More
1992 John Gotti guilty verdict...
Item #660291
April 3, 1992
DAILY NEWS, New York City, April 3, 1992
* John Gotti guilty verdict (1st report)
* Mobster Boss - Gambino crime family
This famous tabloid newspaper has a great displayable front page heading and photo concerning mob leader John Gotti's guilty verdict which ended up being his last day of freedom in society. The front page has a great headline: "GONE FELLA" with: "Gotti G... See More
Nazis taking over Austria... pre-Anschluss....
Item #660287
February 20, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, February 20, 1938
* Nazi Germany taking over Austria
* Adolph Hitler meets Kurt Schuschnigg
* Total Anschluss very close
* Arthur Seyss-Inquart
The front page of this section has a heading: "Germany Puts The Stamp Of The Swastika On Her Austrian Neighbor" with subheads and photo of Adolph Hitler and Kurt Schuschnigg with another photo covered ... See More
1933 Binghamton, New York train disaster....
Item #660286
September 6, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 6, 1933
* Binghamton, Broome County, Pennsylvania
* Erie Railroad train collision disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "TRAINS CRASH; 14 DIE, 30 HURT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
The 1939 death of Sigmund Freud...
Item #660285
September 25, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1939
* Sigmund Freud's death
* Founder of psychoanalysis
Page 19 has a:one column heading: "Body Of Dr. Freud Will Be Cremated" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on the early days of World War II shortly after the Nazis invaded Poland. Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
... See More
Tensions with Japan are increasing... Pre-Pearl Harbor...
Item #660284
November 28, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1941.
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing
The front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT SEES TOKYO'S ENVOYS AS JAPANESE MASS IN INDO-CHINA" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 46 pages, this is the rare rag ... See More
Item #660283
March 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1939
* Heqakheperre Shoshenq II discovered
* 22nd Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh
* Tanis, Egypt - Pierre Montet
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Gold Sarcophagus Found in Egyptian Tomb; Mummy Believed a Father-in-Law of Solomon" (see) History shows this was in fact Shoshenq II despite what the article here says..
Other news, sp... See More
Location of many "Rawhide" scenes...
From the Territory of New Mexico, six years before statehood...
Item #660277
October 12, 1905
THE TUCUMCARI TIMES, New Mexico, October 12, 1905
* Rare title
* Many scenes from the television series Rawhide were filmed in Tucumcari
An uncommon and early newspaper from 7 years before New Mexico would become a state. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear with a few small tape mends, should be handled with care.
Background (Wiki): In 1901, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Rai... See More
Prohibition coming to an end ?....
Item #660275
August 28, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 28, 1932
* Prohibition coming to an end ?
* Illegal beer & liquor to return
* Gangster days are numbered
The front page has a great banner headline that announces: "END DRY 'BURDEN' - ROOSEVELT" with subheads. (see) Not a historical event here but a very nice issue for display regarding the upcoming end in prohibition. When it comes to nef... See More
Prohibition coming to an end ?....
Item #660272
March 26, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1932
* Prohibition coming to an end ?
* Illegal beer & liquor to return
* Gangster days are numbered
The front page has a great banner headline: "U. S. BEER TAX IS DEFEATED" with subheads. (see) Not a historical event here but a very nice issue for display regarding the upcoming end in prohibition. When it comes to nefarious activities born o... See More
On the founding of television...
Item #660271
April 22, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 10 only, April 22, 1928
* John Logie Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions - experiments
Page XX15 of this section has a banner headline: "RADIO VISION?--LEADERS TELL WHEN TO EXPECT IT" with subheads and related photos including one of Baird himself (see). Very significant reports during the founding of television, an inven... See More
Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn sentenced...
Item #660270
September 7, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Sept. 7, 1933
* Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn sentenced
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre fame
* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "FIND GOLFER M'GURN GUILTY" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. (see) McGurn was the main hit man... See More
New York Yankees win 1939 pennant...
Item #660269
October 9, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, October 9, 1939
* New York Yankees baseball win AL Pennant
* 4th in a row w/ 2 photos - best title to be had ?
* Joe DiMaggio era
The front page of this section has a five column headline: "YANKS CLINCH 4TH PENNANT IN ROW" with subheads and 2 related photos, one showing Joe DiMaggio hitting a home run. (see) First report coverage ... See More
Lou Gehrig named to Parole Board in 1939...
Item #660267
October 12, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1939
* Lou Gehrig named to parole board
* New York Yankees "The Iron Horse"
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "LOU GEHRIG NAMED TO PAROLE BOARD" with subheads and photo. I assume not many people knew that Gehrig took this office shortly before his death. Probably only reported in a NYC publication.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Winston Churchill's 1939 radio broadcast on Russia...
Item #660266
October 2, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 2, 1939
* Winston Churchill radio broadcast speech
* "I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia.
It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma"
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "CHURCHILL BARS A HITLER PEACE" with subheads. (see) Complete text of Churchill's radio address is on page 6.
Othe... See More
1941 Funeral of Lou Gehrig...
Item #660265
June 5, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1941
* Lou Gehrig funeral
* "The Iron Horse"
* New York Yankees
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 29) has a one column heading: "FUNERAL SERVICE FOR GEHRIG IS HELD" with subheads and 2 related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Other... See More
Review & premiere of "St. Elmo's Fire", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660262
June 28, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1985
* Best "St. Elmo's Fire" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American coming-of-age film - brat pack
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "St. Elmo's Fire" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the ... See More
Premiere of "Back to the Future", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660261
July 5, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1985
* Best "Back to the Future" film advertisement
* Grand Opening weekend movie premiere
* Michael J. Fox - Marty McFly - comedy
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Back to the Future" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywoo... See More
George Mundelein death... Archbishop of Chicago...
Item #660255
October 3, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1939
* George Mundelein death (1st report)
* Archbishop of Chicago - Cardinal
* Roman Catholic Church
The front page has a one column heading: "MUNDELEIN IS DEAD; CARDINAL WAS 67" with subhead. Much more on page 16 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisement... See More
Frank Costello arrested for tax evasion...
Item #660254
October 10, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1939
* Frank Costello - Mafia gangster - mob boss
* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"
* Arrested for income tax evasion re. gambling
The top of back page has a one column heading: "'SLOT MACHINE KING' IS ARRESTED HERE" with subheads. (see images for text)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pa... See More
'Jamaica Inn' debuts in NYC.... Alfred Hitchcok...
Item #660252
October 11, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1939
* "Jamaica Inn" opening day advertisement
* Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara
* British director Alfred Hitchock - thriller film
Page 33 has a 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Jamaica Inn" in New York City. Also a brief article under the small heading: "Of Local Origin" (see images).
Other ... See More
Operation Hailstone... Truk Island attacked....
Item #660251
February 18, 1944
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 18, 1944
* Operation Hailstone - Truk Island (Chuuk)
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a six column headline: "PACIFIC FLEET TASK FORCE BLAST TRUK; 1,000 DIE AS AMERICAN TROOPSHIP SINKS" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on "Operation Hailstone" which was a massive naval air and surface attack on Tr... See More
Derek Jeter's 3,000 hit... New York Yankees...
Item #660250
July 10, 2011
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 2011
* Derek Jeter gets 3,000 hits w/ photos
* New York Yankees shortstop
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a four column photo showing Jeter saluting the crowd at Yankee Stadium. Also a one column heading: "Jeter Streaks Above 3,000, And It's a Blast" (see) The front page of the sport's section has two ni ce photos with heading: &qu... See More
1st movie preview of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"...
Item #660249
October 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1939
* Original "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" review
* James Stewart & Jean Arthur - Frank Capra
* Political comedy-drama film - movie
Page 27 has the first movie review by the Times of what is considered one of the greatest films of all time and what made Jimmy Stewart a major movie star, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The review is headed: &quo... See More
1939 Battle of the River Forth...
Item #660248
October 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 17, 1939
* Battle of the River Forth - Scotland
* Rosyth Naval Base - Firth of Forth
* Supermarine Spitfires vs. Junkers Ju 88
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "NAZIS BOMB NAVY BASE IN SCOTLAND, HIT CRUISER, KILL 15, LOSE 4 PLANES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with 2 related photos and map.
Other new... See More
1919 anarchist bombings...
Item #660247
June 3, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1919
* United States anarchist bombings
* Red Scare of 1919-20 - Anarchism
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MIDNIGHT BOMBS FOR OFFICIALS IN 8 CITIES; BOMBERS DIE AT ATTORNEY GENERAL'S HOUSE; TWO VICTIMS AT JUDGE NOTT'S HOUSE HERE; BOMBS IN BOSTON, CLEVELAND, PITTSBURGH" with many subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in h... See More
Premiere of "The Lost Boys", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660246
July 31, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1987
* Best "The Lost Boys" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Horror comedy - Vampires - cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Lost Boys" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area'... See More
Death of Queen lead vocalist Freddie Mercury...
Item #660244
November 25, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 25, 1991
* Freddie Mercury death (1st report)
* Lead singer of the rock band Queen
Page 4 has a one column heading: "British Rock Star Mercury Dies of AIDS" Included is a photo of him. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Review & premiere of "Jurassic Park", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660243
June 11, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 1993
* Best "Jurassic Park" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg science-fiction
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Jurassic Park" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prim... See More
Wes Ferrell no-hit game.... Babe Ruth photo....
Item #660242
April 30, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1931
* Wes Ferrell no-hit pitched game
* Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball
* Babe Ruth leg injury photo
The sport's section (page 17) has a five column headline: "No-Hit, No-Run Game Pitched by Ferrell of Indians" with subheads, photo and box scores. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Al... See More
The Heidi Game (Bowl)....
Item #660241
November 18, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 18, 1968
* The Heidi Game - Bowl
* Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets
* Rare piece of NFL football folklore
The top of page 5 has a two column heading: "Heidi Tosses Block At TV Football Fans" Small binding holes along the spine slightly affects this report. (see) Also page 7 has another related article with a three column heading: &q... See More
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