October 16, 2009 - 17:36 AMT
October 16 Armenian Press Day
Armenia is marking Armenian Press Day on October 16.

Azdarar, the first Armenian magazine was published in Madras (India) on October 16, 1794. In all, 18 monthly editions were issued. The magazine covered trade, economic and political events.

On April 22, 2004 the government announced October 16 the Armenian Press Day