Same day report of September 11...

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 8-Page Edition: Attack on America, EXTRA, September 11, 2001 



* 9/11 Terrorists attack

* World Trade Center



Because most newspapers today are morning papers, most reported the tragedy of September 11 in their Sept. 12 issue. But some printed an "Extra" edition later the same day, such as this newspaper.

The banner headline reads: "Day of Terror&... See More  

Barry Bonds sets a new home run record...

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, Oct. 6, 2001.  The front page has small picture of Barry Bonds leading to the sports section: "San Francisco's Barry Bonds becomes the first player in history to hit more than 70 home runs in a season."



The sports section has several headings and photos associated with bonds: "Top of the Mark", "Bonds hits 71st home run to surpass McGwi... See More  

Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...

DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.

Death of Beatle George Harrison...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 1, 2001



* George Harrison death (1st report)

* The Beatles - English rock band



The front page has a two column heading: "George Harrison, 'Quiet Beatle' And Lead Guitarist, Dies at 58" with two related photos. Lengthy text on page 24 with more photos.

Complete with 58 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Smallest newspaper in the world...

VOSSA SENHORIA, Divinopolis, Brazil, 2003  A fascinating curiosity as this is the smallest newspaper in the world (as recognized by Guinness Book of Records). This monthly newspaper started in 1935 as a solution for creating a quality low-cost newspaper. Mostly in Portuguese, and containing 24 pages. Each issue is different so the issue you receive may differ from what is seen in the photo, b... See More  

The 2002 Space Shuttle "Columbia" disaster...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 2, 2003



* Graphic images and reporting

* Space Shuttle Columbia disaster



The front page has: "Columbia Is Lost", with multiple articles with supporting photos and illustrations found throughout the issue. See images for details.

Complete first section (24 pages), in very nice condition.

Death of Sam Phillips, one of the "founders" of rock & roll...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 2003 



* Sam Phillips death

* Rock and roll icon

* Elvis Presley fame



The bottom of the front page has a notable report on the death of Sam Phillips, headed: "Sam Phillips, Who Launched Elvis and a Revolution, Dies" plus a related photo. Phillips played an important role in the emergence of rock and roll as the major form of popular music in the 19... See More  

Idi Amin death... president of Uganda...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 16, 2003



* Idi Amin death (1st report)

* Ugandan military officer

* President of Uganda

* Brutal despot - cannibal ?



The front page has a two column heading: "Former Ugandan Dictator Who Ruled by Terror Dies" with photo. First report coverage continues on page 5 with banner heading: "Former Ugandan Despot Idi Amin Dies" with another photo. (see)... See More  

Saddam Hussein captured... Iraq...

DAYTON DAILY NEWS, EXTRA !, Ohio, December 14, 2003



* Saddam Hussein capture

* 5th President of Iraq

* Great issue for display



Here is a very displayable issue on the capture of Saddam Hussein. The front page features a large photo of a captured Hussein with a two line banner headline: "'WE GOT HIM'; SADDAM HUSSEIN CAPTURED" with some subheads. (see) The entire 8 page ex... See More  

Death of Ronald Reagan, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...

THE WASHINGTON POST, District of Columbia, June 6, 2004 



* Ronald Reagan death 

* Best title in which to have this report



The banner headline on the front page reads: "Ronald Reagan Dies" and another banner: "40th President Reshaped American Politics" with a very nice color photo of him.



The complete issue of this Sunday edition save for advertising inserts... See More  

"Skeleton Key" & "The Duke's of Hazard" ads...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 16, 2005  The Calendar section includes several popular movie advertisements for the month. These include an opening week ad for "SKELETON KEY" and a second week ad for "THE DUKE'S OF HAZARD". Additionally, there are ads for "WEDDING CRASHERS", "BAD NEWS BEARS, and "SKY HIGH". 

All major sections are pr... See More  

Pre-release: "The Black Dahlia"... Disneyland's 50th Anniversary...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 2006  

 

* Black Dahlia - pre-premiere advertisement

* Disneyland 50th Anniversary



The back page of the Calendar section has a full page ad for Disneyland's 50th Birthday. Page 2 has a 4x8 inch ad for "The Black Dahlia", eight days prior to its premier. There is no more desirable issue for Hollywood movie ads or Los Angeles entert... See More  

Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Ripken and Gwynn....

THE DAILY STAR, Oneonta, NY, July 30, 2007  The front page has the full-banner heading "75,000 welcome Ripken, Gwynn", with 2 photos related to the event. The Sports Section has: "Inductions 'overwhelming'", with a large photo of Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr., and "HALL OF FAME", with several photos from the event. 

Complete in 28 pages and in very ... See More  

One of sports' greatest upsets - Super Bowl XLII....

YORK DAILY RECORD, Feb. 4, 2008  The front page shows 2 photos from the Super Bowl with the heading "Nobody's perfect" describing one of sports' greatest upsets. The sports section has several articles related to the Super Bowl as well, with headings: "Manning of the hour", "Defense key in Giant's upset" and "Tyree make catch for the ages", ... See More  

Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...

CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, November 5, 2008



* Barrack Obama elected President of the United States

* Hometown newspaper of first African-American president



Presidential election newspapers have always been a mainstay of any historic newspaper collection, and ideally collectors try to find such an issue from the victor's hometown.



This newspaper is special for three reasons: 1) it is ... See More  

First inauguration of Barack Obama...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 2009 The two-line banner headline reads "Obama Takes Oath, And Nation In Crisis Embraces The Moment" with subhead "Milestone for America" "In Sober Address, He Vows to Begin Remaking Country -- A Million Celebrate". This also includes a large photo of him and Michelle as they walked a portion of the inauguration parade route. The issue ... See More  

Lindsey Vonn wins gold medal in Olympics...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 18, 2010



* Lindsey Vonn wins Olympic gold medal

* Women's alpine downhill skiing race



The front page has a four column color photo with heading: "2010 Vancouver Olympics" Much more in the Winter Olympics section.

Complete with all sections (60+ pages) great condition.

Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter...

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, October 7, 2010



* Roy Halladay's no-hitter

* Postseason debut

* Best title to be had



The front page has a headline: "Unhittable" with subhead: "Halladay silences Reds to make history in his playoff debut" and photo. (see)

The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Docs of Ages" with subheads and 2 related photos.... See More  

Death of famed actor Henry Fonda...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982 



* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)

* Hollywood movie - film actor

* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame

* Best title to be had ?



The front page has a 2 column head: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos.

Nice to have this report in a newspap... See More  

Osama Bin Laden is killed...

USA TODAY, May 2, 2011  



* Osama bin Laden killed

* Terrorist group al-Qaeda



The headline announces: "Osama Bin Lauden is Dead, Obama Says" with a large, color photo of him, and a subhead: "President Says U.S. Killed Him in a Targeted Operation".

Present is the first section of 10 pages, very nice condition.... See More  

Mariano Rivera breaks save record....

NEW YORK POST September 20, 2011



* "Mo"... "Sandman"... Mariano Rivera sets record

* most MLB saves

* note: as of this listing's creation, he still holds the record



The front page has large picture of Mariano Rivera leading to the sports section with the heading "Mo Town! - Marino "



The Sports section has 4 full pages of coverage including: "A MO-M... See More  

Penn State fires coach Joe Paterno....

THE YORK DISPATCH, Pennsylvania, November 10, 2011  The front page has the headings "Paterno, Spanier fired", "Sandusky sex-abuse scandal engulfs Penn State University" with one photo of Joe Paterno and his wife and another photo of Penn State students rallying.

Section B starts with the heading "Paterno's long career ends with phone call" and also incl... See More  

Joe Paterno death.... Penn State campus newspaper...

THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, Special Commemorative Edition, January 23, 2012



* Death of Joe Paterno

* Penn State University

* Best title to have



Note:  This is a 1st edition printing - not one of the common reprint editions.



This publication is published for Penn State students and faculty. What better issue could be had on the death of famed football coach Joe Paterno. The front page has ... See More  

Johan Santana hurls first Mets no-hitter....

NEW YORK POST, June 2, 2012.  Johan Santana throws the first no-hitter in Mets history (50 years).



The front page is taken up with a large photo of Johan Santana with the heading: "Johan hurls first Mets no- hitter AMAZIN'!" Directing to the sports section where there are several other articles on the Mets including: "Amazin'ly lucky", "First no-hitter was ... See More  

Guilty verdict of Jerry Sandusky....

YORK DAILY RECORD, Pennsylvania, June 23, 2012  The front page has the heading: "HE'S GUILTY" with the subheading "On 45 counts of abuse, Late verdict puts Sandusky behind bars" with a large photo of Sandusky being led in handcuffs out of the Courthouse. Other articles on insdie pages include: "Sandusky verdict just one step in investigation", "Sadness, ... See More