Walter Cronkite

Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com

Profession: Broadcast Journalist

Nationality:

Biography: Best known as anchorman for the "CBS Evening News" for 19 years (1962–81). Also well known for his departing catchphrase "And that's the way it is".

Born: November 4, 1916
Birthplace: Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio

Died: July 17, 2009 (aged 92)
Cause of Death: Cerebrovascular disease

Historical Events

1953-02-01 "You Are There" with Walter Cronkite premieres on CBS television
1954-03-15 "CBS Morning Show" premieres with Walter Cronkite & Jack Paar
1957-10-20 Walter Cronkite begins hosting the weekly documentary, "The Twentieth Century" on CBS
1962-04-16 Walter Cronkite begins anchoring CBS Evening News
1968-02-27 CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite delivers a scathing editorial on America's chances of winning the Vietnam War
1970-01-04 Weekly CBS documentary show "The Twentieth Century" hosted by Walter Cronkite ends
1977-11-14 Egyptian President Anwar Sadat repeats willingness to visit Israel to Walter Cronkite
1981-03-06 Walter Cronkite signs off as anchor of "CBS Evening News"

Personal Life

1940-03-30 Broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite weds Mary Elizabeth Maxwell at the Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church