Who was the first solo female anchor of a major network’s evening news?
Diane Sawyer
Connie Chung
Katie Couric
Barbara Walters
Fact: On September 5, 2006, Katie Couric made her historic debut as the permanent solo anchor of CBS Evening News, becoming the first woman to hold that role on a major U.S. broadcast network’s weekday evening newscast. Couric was already a familiar face to millions of viewers after spending 15 years as co-host of NBC’s popular morning program, Today. Her move marked a significant milestone for women in broadcast journalism: she took sole responsibility for a flagship evening news program, a position traditionally held by men.
Correct Answer: Katie Couric