Almanac of Absurdities 10/1/10

On this date in 1843, the three-penny paper “News of the World” was first published in London. Due to its low price and its content, mostly news of Scandal, Vice Prosecutions, brothels, streetwalkers, and 'immoral' women.” it became the biggest selling newspaper in England. Now owned by Rupert Murdoch, it stays very close to its original ideals to this day. It's Julie Andrews Birthday.