History of David Muir in Timeline

David Muir is a prominent American journalist and anchor. He currently anchors ABC World News Tonight and co-anchors the ABC News magazine 20/20. Based in New York City, Muir is a key figure in ABC's news division. He took over the role of anchor for World News Tonight on September 1, 2014, after previously serving as the weekend anchor and primary substitute anchor under Diane Sawyer.

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1994: Working as an anchor and reporter at WTVH-TV

In 1994, David Muir began working as an anchor and a reporter at WTVH-TV in Syracuse, New York.

1995: Reporting from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Israel, and the Gaza Strip

In 1995, David Muir reported from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Israel, and the Gaza Strip after the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. His reporting earned him top honors from the Radio-Television News Directors Association.

2000: Leaving WTVH-TV in Syracuse

In 2000, David Muir left WTVH-TV in Syracuse, New York, where he had worked as an anchor and reporter.

2000: Working as an anchor and reporter for WCVB television

In 2000, David Muir started working as an anchor and a reporter for WCVB television in Boston.

September 11, 2001: Tracing path of 9/11 hijackers

On September 11, 2001, David Muir was recognized for his work tracing the path of the hijackers involved in the attacks.

August 2003: Joining ABC News

In August 2003, David Muir joined ABC News as anchor of the overnight news program World News Now and early morning newscast World News This Morning (America This Morning).

2003: Leaving WCVB television

In 2003, David Muir left WCVB television in Boston.

2006: Co-anchoring the newsmagazine Primetime

In 2006, David Muir co-anchored the newsmagazine Primetime.

June 2007: Becoming anchor of World News Saturday

In June 2007, David Muir became the anchor of World News Saturday.

September 2008: Reporting from Ukraine after Chernobyl nuclear accident

In September 2008, David Muir reported from Ukraine, more than two decades after the Chernobyl nuclear accident.

April 2009: Reporting on guns in America on 20/20

In April 2009, David Muir and Diane Sawyer reported a 20/20 hour about guns in America.

September 7, 2009: World News Tonight surpassed by NBC Nightly News

On September 7, 2009, NBC Nightly News outpaced World News Tonight.

February 2011: Becoming anchor for both weekend newscasts

In February 2011, David Muir became an anchor for both weekend newscasts, and the broadcast was named World News with David Muir.

March 2013: Becoming co-anchor of ABC's 20/20

In March 2013, David Muir was promoted to co-anchor ABC's 20/20 with Elizabeth Vargas.

September 1, 2014: Succeeding Diane Sawyer on ABC World News Tonight

On September 1, 2014, David Muir succeeded Diane Sawyer as the anchor on ABC's World News Tonight.

2014: George Stephanopoulos became the lead anchor of breaking news

In 2014, George Stephanopoulos became the lead anchor of breaking news.

April 2015: World News Tonight became the most-watched evening newscast

In April 2015, World News Tonight with David Muir became the country's most-watched evening newscast, outpacing NBC Nightly News for the first time since September 7, 2009.

2020: George Stephanopoulos stopped being the lead anchor of breaking news

In 2020, George Stephanopoulos stopped being the lead anchor of breaking news.

2020: Conducting first joint interview with Biden and Harris

In 2020, ahead of the presidential election, David Muir conducted the first joint interview with Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris.

December 2021: Interviewing President Biden on COVID preparedness

In December 2021, David Muir interviewed President Biden at the White House, pressing him on the U.S.'s preparedness for the COVID surge.

2021: Becoming Lead Anchor for Breaking News at ABC News

In 2021, David Muir became the lead anchor of breaking news and special event coverage for ABC News.

February 2023: Interviewing President Biden in Warsaw on U.S. support for Ukraine

In February 2023, David Muir conducted two interviews with President Biden, one of which took place in Warsaw and focused on U.S. support for Ukraine.

2023: Winning Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards

In 2023, David Muir won the Emmy for Outstanding Live News Program and the Edward R. Murrow Award for Network TV Newscast.

June 6, 2024: Interviewing President Biden in Normandy

On June 6, 2024, David Muir interviewed President Biden in Normandy and questioned him on whether he would pardon his son, Hunter Biden.

December 1, 2024: President Biden reverses course and pardons Hunter Biden

On December 1, 2024, President Biden reversed course, pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.

2024: Receiving the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism

In 2024, David Muir received the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. He also won the Emmy for Outstanding Live News Program and the Edward R. Murrow Award for Network TV Newscast in 2024.