On June 1, 1980, CNN aired its first news broadcast anchored by the husband and wife team of David Walker and Lois Hart.
CNN's first broadcast: June 1, 1980
On June 1, 1980, CNN aired its first news broadcast anchored by the husband and wife team of David Walker and Lois Hart.
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On June 1, 1980, CNN aired its first news broadcast anchored by the husband and wife team of David Walker and Lois Hart.
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