June 26, 1948
Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is published in The New Yorker magazine.
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On June 26, in the year 1948:
Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is published in The New Yorker magazine.
The New Yorker is an American magazine featuring journalism, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons, and poetry.
Why June 26, 1948 matters:
Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is published in The New Yorker magazine.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: June 26, 1948
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is published in The New Yorker magazine.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Yorker (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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