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William S. Paley
1901 Sep, 28

William S. Paley

William S. Paley, American broadcaster, founded CBS (d. 1990)
William Samuel Paley (September 28, 1901 – October 26, 1990) was an American businessman, primarily involved in the media, and best known as the chief executive who built the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) from a small radio network into one of the foremost radio and television network operations in the United States of America.

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Events on 1901

  • 15 Feb

    Alianza Lima

    The association football club Alianza Lima is founded in Lima, Peru, under the name Sport Alianza.
  • 25 Feb

    U.S. Steel

    J. P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
  • 11 Jun

    Cook Islands

    The boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand are extended by the UK to include the Cook Islands.
  • 14 Sep

    Assassination of William McKinley

    U.S. President William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
  • 12 Oct

    White House

    President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.