Life Magazine Published and Sold its First Issue for 10 Cents | Nov 23, 1936

On November 23, 1936, the first issue of the picture magazine Life is published, featuring a cover photo of the Fort Peck Dam’s spillway by Margaret Bourke-White. The issue had a cover price of 10 cents. Life Magazine began earlier in the 20th century as a weekly humor publication, featuring humorous pieces and cultural reporting. ….

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