History: October 7 (#2)

History: October 7 (#2)
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October 7, 1996 Fox News Channel begins broadcasting.

Commentary

Commentary

On October 7, in the year 1996: Fox News Channel begins broadcasting. The Fox News Channel (FNC), often referred to as Fox News, is an American multinatio nal conservative news and political commentary television channel and website based in New York City. Why October 7, 1996 matters: Fox News Channel begins broadcasting. 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: October 7, 1996 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Fox News Channel begins broadcasting. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_News (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)