World Almanac

The World Almanac and Book of Facts is a well-known American published reference work which conveys information to the general public about such subjects as world changes, tragedies, sports feats, etc. The almanac can be found in homes, libraries, schools, businesses, and media outlets throughout the United States and to a more limited degree in other parts of the world.

History

The first publication of The World Almanac was in 1868. After being suspended in 1876, Joseph Pulitzer revived it in 1886. In 1894, the name was changed to The World Almanac and Encyclopedia until 1923 when it became The World Almanac and Book of Facts.

Related Topics:
1868 - 1876 - Joseph Pulitzer - 1886 - 1894 - 1923

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The World Almanac For Kids has been published annually since 1995.

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Some lists published are:

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• World Almanac's Ten Most Influential People of the Second Millennium - 2000
• World Almanac's 25 Most Influential Women in America (includes Helen Thomas, Gloria Steinem, Jane Bryant Quinn, Mary Cunningham Agee, Erma Bombeck, Phyllis Schlafly, ...)