History of Brit Hume in Timeline
"Brit" Hume is an American journalist known for his political commentary and long career with ABC News. He spent over two decades with the network, contributing to major programs like "World News Tonight," "Nightline," and "This Week." A significant part of his tenure included serving as the chief White House correspondent, covering the administrations of George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
June 22, 1943: Birth of Brit Hume
Alexander Britton Hume, known as Brit Hume, was born on June 22, 1943.
1965: Graduation from the University of Virginia
Brit Hume graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1965.
1965: Birth of Brit Hume's daughter, Virginia Hume
Brit Hume's daughter, Virginia Hume, was born in 1965. She later became a contributor to The Weekly Standard.
1970: Start of Work with Jack Anderson
Brit Hume began working for syndicated columnist Jack Anderson in 1970.
1971: Reporting on the Indo-Pakistani War
Hume reported on the Nixon administration's stance during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, leading to the publication of classified documents.
1971: Publication of "Death and the Mines"
In 1971, Grossman Publishers published Hume's first book, "Death and the Mines: Rebellion and Murder in the United Mine Workers", which examined the mistreatment of miners.
1972: End of Work with Jack Anderson
Brit Hume stopped working for Jack Anderson in 1972.
1972: Surveillance by the CIA
Following revelations about the Nixon administration's actions, Hume and his family were briefly surveilled by the CIA in 1972.
1973: Consultant at ABC News
Hume began working as a consultant for ABC News in 1973.
1973: Washington Editor for MORE Magazine
Hume started working as the Washington editor of MORE magazine, a press criticism journal, in 1973.
1974: Publication of "Inside Story"
Brit Hume's second book, "Inside Story", was published by Doubleday in 1974.
1976: Correspondent for ABC News
In 1976, Hume became a correspondent for ABC News, covering the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
1979: Academy Award Nomination
Hume received an Academy Award nomination in 1979 for his work on the documentary "The Killing Ground" for ABC's Close-Up program.
1984: Coverage of Walter Mondale's Presidential Campaign
Hume covered Walter Mondale's presidential campaign in 1984.
1988: Coverage of George H. W. Bush's Presidential Campaign
Hume reported on George H. W. Bush's 1988 presidential campaign.
1989: ABC's Chief White House Correspondent
In 1989, Hume took on the role of ABC's chief White House correspondent, covering the presidencies of Bush and Clinton.
1993: Brit Hume marries Kim Schiller
Brit Hume married Kim Schiller in 1993. Kim Schiller was a Fox News vice president and Washington bureau chief before retiring in 2006.
1996: Virginia Hume serves as deputy press secretary for the RNC
In 1996, Virginia Hume, Brit Hume's daughter, served as a deputy press secretary for the Republican National Committee.
1996: Move to Fox News Network
Brit Hume joined Fox News Network in 1996 and became their Washington managing editor.
1997: Sandy Hume publicizes story of attempted replacement of Newt Gingrich
In 1997, Brit Hume's son, Sandy Hume, who worked as a reporter for The Hill, was the first to publicize the story of the failed political attempt to replace Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
January 1998: Debut of "Special Report with Brit Hume"
"Special Report with Brit Hume" premiered in January 1998, launched in the wake of the Lewinsky scandal.
February 1998: Death of Brit Hume's son, Sandy Hume
In February 1998, Brit Hume's son, Sandy Hume, a reporter for The Hill, died by suicide. The National Press Club honors his memory with its annual Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism.
2000: Impact of the Florida Recount on "Special Report"
Hume acknowledged the significant boost the 2000 Florida recount gave to the viewership of "Special Report".
2006: Public Statement about Conservative Views
In 2006, Hume publicly acknowledged his conservative political stance.
2006: Kim Schiller retires from Fox News
In 2006, Kim Schiller, Brit Hume's wife, retired from her position as Fox News vice president and Washington bureau chief.
July 2008: Announcement of Retirement from "Special Report"
In July 2008, Hume's retirement as the anchor of "Special Report" was announced, with plans for him to continue in a different role at Fox News.
December 23, 2008: Final Episode as Anchor of "Special Report"
On December 23, 2008, Hume hosted his final episode as the anchor of "Special Report", announcing Bret Baier as his replacement.
2008: Retirement from Special Report and Transition to Analyst Role
Brit Hume retired as the anchor of Special Report in 2008 but continued with Fox News as a senior political analyst.
January 3, 2010: Comments on Tiger Woods
On January 3, 2010, Hume suggested that Tiger Woods should convert to Christianity to address his personal problems, sparking controversy.
September 6, 2016: Anchor of "On the Record"
Hume became the anchor of "On the Record" on September 6, 2016, succeeding Greta Van Susteren.
September 2016: Interim Anchor for On the Record
Following Greta Van Susteren's resignation, Hume was named the interim anchor of On the Record in September 2016, a role he held through the 2016 election.
November 4, 2016: Announcement of Tucker Carlson as New Host
It was revealed on November 4, 2016, that Tucker Carlson would take over Hume's timeslot on "On the Record" starting November 14.
November 14, 2016: End of Stint as "On the Record" Anchor
Tucker Carlson began hosting his new show in the former "On the Record" timeslot on November 14, 2016.
May 2020: Criticism of Joe Biden's Mask-Wearing
During the coronavirus pandemic in May 2020, Hume criticized Joe Biden for wearing a mask while praising Trump for not doing so.
September 2020: Remarks about Joe Biden's Mental State
Hume made controversial statements in September 2020, claiming that Joe Biden was "senile".
2020: Participation in 2020 Election Night Coverage
Hume participated in Fox News' 2020 election night coverage, which achieved high Nielsen ratings.