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Events on Tuesday 14 August 1951 1
1863 – 1951William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951)Died 14 August 1951, aged 88Hearst built the largest newspaper chain in American history and pioneered the sensationalist style of journalism known as yellow journalism. His publishing empire and personal life inspired Orson Welles' film Citizen Kane. He died at his home in Beverly Hills.