jan 1, 1895 - 1895: Yellow Journalism- two newspapers fight for dominant coverage over Cuban revolt against Spanish rule
Description:
The sensationalism in covering events in Cuba came to be known as yellow journalism this feud was between William Randolph Hearst of New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer of New York World. They were both covering the events happening in cuba in 1895, when the Cubans revolted against Spanish rule, and at the time they were both locked in a monumental competition for readers.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1895
Now
~ 130 years ago