04 August - The first edition of The Saturday Evening Post was actually published in 1821

 

The first edition of The Saturday Evening Post was actually published on August 4, 1821, in the United States, making it one of the oldest magazines in the country's history.

However, it's important to note that The Saturday Evening Post was not a newspaper; it was a magazine. Magazines and newspapers are distinct forms of print media. While newspapers provide daily or regular news coverage, magazines are typically published weekly, monthly, or less frequently and often focus on longer-form articles, features, and stories.

The Saturday Evening Post gained popularity over the years and became renowned for its illustrations, fiction, and coverage of American culture. It played a significant role in shaping American literature and art during the 19th and 20th centuries. The magazine continued publication for many decades but experienced a decline in the 20th century and underwent several ownership changes.