New century begins... Y2K Doombsday didn't occur...

TRIBUNE EXTRA, Tempe, Arizona, January 1, 2000  The bold banner on this issue simply reads "Jan. 1, 2000" with a sub headline "The night was unlike any other". This issue contains numerous articles and photos of how the turn-of-the-century was celebrated at various areas throughout the world. The anticipated doomsday, Y2K, never occurred.



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Timothy McVeigh is executed... Oklahoma city bomber...

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, June 12, 2001



* Timothy McVeigh execution

* Oklahoma City truck bomber



The front page has the banner headline: "Silent and Stoic, McVeigh Dies", with the subheading: "Families find relief amid mixed feeling". Included is a large photo of a pair of mourners, and a small photo of McVeigh. Additional coverage is found on pages 14 and... See More  

Dave Winfield selected to Baseball's Hall of Fame...

DAILY NEWS, New York, August 18, 2001



* New York Yankees honor Dave WinField



Front page heading has, "Dave's Day" Full color photograph honoring Dave Winfield's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  

Complete, a little bit of wear at the mid-fold, but otherwise good. See images for details.

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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.

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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.

Review & premiere of "Seabiscuit", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 2003



* Best "Seabiscuit" film advertisement (double-page)

* Grand Opening Day - movie premiere ad & review

* Spy Kids 3-D... & Lara Croft: Tomb Raider... also premier



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture blockbusters: "Seabiscuit", "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over", and "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of ... See More  

2003 Shaun White photo... X Games...

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 16, 2003



*A  Shaun White skateboarding photo

* X games at the Staples Center

* Movie advertisements



The front page of this section has a action photo showing a young Shaun White at the X Games at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with heading: "Scare Masters" (see) Coverage continues inside. Also some nice movie advertise... See More  

Arnold Schwarzenegger elected governor in a L.A. paper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 2003



* Actor Arnold Schwarzennegger

* Elected governor of California



The front page has a banner headline: "Schwarzenegger Wins" with photo. (see) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.

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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.



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Karl Malone announces retirement...

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 12, 2005



* Karl "The Mailman" Malone retirement announcement

* Utah Jazz power forward - NBA basketball superstar



The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "Malone Makes a Final Call" with subheads and small photo. Coverage continues on page 5 with two more photos and a list of his accompl... See More  

Feature in Film Noir - including "The Black Dahlia"...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept 6, 2006  

 

* Noteworthy Noir Films

* "The Black Dahlia", "Mildred Pierce", "Double Indemnity", and more



The Calendar Section of this issue has coverage and images of some of the great Film Noir movies, actors and actresses of all time. See images for details.



The complete First and Calendar sections are present and in g... See More  

Black Dahlia - pre-release full page ad and review...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 10, 2006  

 

* Poster-size ad for Black Dahlia with pre-release review

* Full-page ad for The Prestige



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Black Dahlia" (with review) and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More  

Saddam Hussein - death by hanging...

DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 30, 2006



* Saddam Hussein's execution

* 5th President of Iraq hanging

* Crimes against humanity



A very displayable issue on the death of Saddam Hussein. The two-line, bold heading has: "SADDAM SWINGS", with subheads: "Evil madman dies on gallows in dawn hanging" and "U.S. troops on high alert for reprisals". Pages 4 and 5 have se... 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. 

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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  

President Obama Election and Inauguration Pair...

Here are a pair of the USA TODAY newspapers on the election and inauguration of Barrack Obama.  A great set to have!



The first issue is dated November 5, 2008 and reports the election of Obama with headlines and photos throughout this complete 48 page issue.



The second is dated January 21, 2009 which covers his inauguration with headlines and photos throughout as well. This issue has 52... See More  

Alex Rodriguez's 600th home run... with double-page color print...

NEW YORK POST, August 5, 2010  The back page has: "FINALLY! A-Rod "treasures' historic No. 600", which includes a large color photo. Inside pages show coverage from A-Rod's 600th home run "A 'T' PARTY FOR A-ROD'S 600"  A souvenir poster of A-ROD, the "ALL-TIME HOME RUN LIST", and a two page article with the banner "IT'S ABOU... See More  

2011 Egyptian revolution ends w/ freedom...

MORNING REPORT, Bay Area, Feb. 12, 2011



* 2011 Egyptian revolution ends

* President Hosni Mubarak corruption



The front page has a nice heading: "'Egypt is free'" with subheads and a few related photos. (see images)

Seems to be six page special edition (complete), great condition.

Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup....

YORK DAILY RECORD, Pennsylvania, June 16, 2011 (Sports Section only)  The front page of the Sports Section has a large photo of Zdeno Chara holding up the Stanley Cup with the heading "Killer B's cop Cup". Other headings include: "The Boston Bruins won their first Stanley Cup since 1972 by blanking Vancouver 4-0 in Game 7", "Thomas earns MVP nod" an... 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