The Wall Street Journal Celebrates 125 Years

Happy birthday to The Wall Street Journal, which turns 125 years old today. Back when it first was printed, it sold for two cents. Fast forward 125 years, and it goes for $2.00 on newsstands.

See the front page from July 8, 1889 next to today’s, below.

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For a better look at the inaugural front page, click here.

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