📖 Yearbook

🎬 Screen & Sound

Humble Start of a Giant: This now-massive annual pop culture festival celebrating comics and science fiction/fantasy held its very first event in San Diego.

🗓️ On This Day

A New Era Begins: This leader came to power in Oman by overthrowing his father and immediately launched sweeping modernization and reform programs.

🔍 Crime & Scandal

Not Guilty After All: Seven activists charged with conspiring to incite riots at a major political convention were found not guilty of the conspiracy charge.

📈 Economy & Markets

Watchdog of the Nation: A new independent U.S. government agency established to protect the environment began its operations after being proposed by the president.