1933 Goebbels uses fairness doctrine for printed press to solidy media into monolith supporting the Third Reich. 1538 Henry VIII extends censorship to all published works. The Stationer's Company is granted a monopoly on publishing by Royal Degree. Only 23 master printers and 55 press are certified in the Kingdom. 1644 John Milton publishes the Aeropagitica three years after the demise of the Star Chamber and in reaction to act of 1642.
Parliament passes Official Secrets Act.
It is in force today. America 1539 First printing press is shipped to new world by Juan Cramberger of Seville. 1733 John Peter Zenger is charged with libel in the publication of his New York Weekly Journal. Alexander Hamilton, Zenger's lawyer, argues that truth is a defense against libel charges. Zenger is acquitted.