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On this day in 1762, Ann Smith Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury newspaper. 

<p>On this day in 1762, Ann Smith Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury newspaper. </p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

On this day in 1762, Ann Smith Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury newspaper.

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