When was the observer founded

The first tabloid Observer was published on 21 January. In the same month Paul Webster succeeded John Mulholland as editor. History of the Observer. A brief history of the Observer newspaper Full coverage: history and timelines of the Guardian and Observer. Observer building at 22 Tudor Street, c Key moments in the Observer's history - a timeline. Read more. History of the Guardian and the Observer. Topics GNM archive About.

Reuse this content. The first issue of The Observer was printed by W. Having reported on numerous events in history, the Observer siding with the north during the American Civil War had a dramatic effect on the decline of readership at the time.

The Observer has had a number of owners. The newspaper was purchased by William Innell Clement in and in Julius Beer bought the paper. Rachel Beer also edited the Sunday Times newspaper, which she had bought in In , William Waldorf Astor 1st Viscount Astor purchased the newspaper from the Harmsworth family and the paper remained in the Astor family for over 65 years.

The newspaper at this time was a supporter of the Conservatives due to its ownership and editorship of J L Garvin- which ended after 34 years in Subsequently, the paper declared itself to be non-partisan not influenced or affiliated with any one political party. The Observer first carried news stories on the front page in modern times on 1st November the front page had previously been dedicated to advertisements which helped towards paying for the costs of producing the newspaper.

When he realises his cover has been blown he flees to Moscow to avoid arrest. Between and the Observer is owned by two large international companies, first Atlantic Richfield and then, from , by Lonhro. He was drugged by his captors, subjected to a bogus trial and, despite an international outcry, was executed in Baghdad six months later. Another magazine, Observer Woman, is introduced in Paul Webster succeeds John Mulholland as editor.

Key moments in the Observer's history - a timeline.