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David Lawrence produces the first issue of a weekly newspaper called the
United States News. It is a 16-page paper devoted primarily to federal government activities in Washington. It costs 5 cents. |
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The first Washington Whispers column is published in the United States News–making it the oldest feature of U.S.News & World Report still published today. |
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The United States News changes format from a newspaper to a magazine. The publication is billed "the Weekly Newsmagazine of National Affairs." The first issue contains 52 pages–a substantial increase from the newspaper's original 16. |
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As a complement to the United States News, David Lawrence introduces World Report, a new weekly magazine devoted entirely to international news. |
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The United States News and World Report merge to become a new magazine titled U.S.News & World Report, combining national and international news coverage. The newsstand price is 15 cents an issue. |
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Circulation of U.S.News & World Report passes the 1 million mark. The magazine now costs 25 cents an issue. |
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David Lawrence, the founder of U.S.News & World Report, dies at the age of 84. Later in the year, the magazine's circulation passes the 2 million mark. The magazine sells for 50 cents. |
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U.S.News & World Report begins its annual rankings of American colleges and universities. |
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Publisher and real estate developer Mortimer B. Zuckerman buys U.S.News & World Report, which was employee-owned from 1962–1984. |
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U.S.News & World Report publishes its first set of annual Graduate School rankings. |
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U.S.News & World Report publishes its first set of annual hospital rankings. |
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U.S.News & World Report changes its logo to the one currently displayed on the magazine's cover. |
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The magazine launches a Web site, www.usnews.com, where readers can find all articles from the print edition of U.S.News & World Report. |
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U.S.News & World Report publishes the first issue with its Web address on the cover. |
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www.usnews.com wins the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. |
