History of David Muir in Timeline
David Muir is a prominent American journalist and the anchor of ABC World News Tonight. He also co-anchors the ABC News magazine 20/20. Based in New York City, Muir previously held the position of weekend anchor and primary substitute anchor for World News Tonight before becoming the main anchor on September 1, 2014, succeeding Diane Sawyer.
May 1991: Graduated from Onondaga Central Junior-Senior High School
In May 1991, David Muir graduated from Onondaga Central Junior-Senior High School.
1994: Worked at WTVH-TV in Syracuse
From 1994, David Muir worked as an anchor and reporter at WTVH-TV in Syracuse, New York.
May 1995: Graduated from Ithaca College
In May 1995, David Muir graduated magna cum laude from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism.
2000: Worked at WCVB television in Boston
From 2000, David Muir worked as an anchor and reporter for WCVB television in Boston.
2000: Left WTVH-TV
In 2000, David Muir ended his work as an anchor and reporter at WTVH-TV in Syracuse, New York.
September 11, 2001: Reported on the September 11, 2001 attacks
On September 11, 2001, David Muir worked at WCVB and traced the path of the hijackers involved in the September 11 attacks, earning awards.
2003: Left WCVB television in Boston
In 2003, David Muir ended his work as an anchor and reporter for WCVB television in Boston.
2003: Joined ABC News
In 2003, David Muir joined ABC News and reported from various international hotspots.
September 2005: Reported from New Orleans Superdome during Hurricane Katrina
In September 2005, David Muir reported from inside the New Orleans Superdome as Hurricane Katrina hit, highlighting the deteriorating conditions in the Convention Center and Charity Hospital.
October 2006: Reported from Israeli-Lebanon border on Israeli war with Hezbollah
In October 2006, David Muir reported from the Israeli-Lebanon border on the Israeli war with Hezbollah.
2006: Co-anchored Primetime
In 2006, David Muir co-anchored the newsmagazine Primetime.
March 2007: Covered Hamas coup from Gaza Strip
In March 2007, David Muir was in Gaza to cover the Hamas coup, reporting from inside the Gaza Strip.
June 2007: Became Anchor of World News Saturday
In June 2007, David Muir became the anchor of World News Saturday.
October 2007: Reported from Peru after earthquake
In October 2007, David Muir was dispatched to Peru after the worst earthquake to hit that country in more than two decades.
April 2009: Reported on Guns in America
In April 2009, David Muir and Diane Sawyer reported on guns in America on 20/20.
May 2009: Reporting on Homeless Children and BP Oil Spill
In May 2009, David Muir's reporting on 20/20 revealed a significant increase in the number of homeless children in America, and he investigated the BP oil spill.
January 2010: Reported from Haiti After Earthquake
In January 2010, David Muir traveled to Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake, reporting on the devastation and its aftermath.
February 2011: Became 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.
June 2011: Reported from Tahrir Square and Fukushima
In June 2011, David Muir reported from Tahrir Square during the political revolution in Egypt, and from Fukushima, Japan, following the deadly tsunami and nuclear power plant accident.
November 2012: Lead Correspondent for 2012 U.S. Presidential Election
In November 2012, David Muir served as one of ABC's lead correspondents for the 2012 U.S. presidential election, interviewing Mitt Romney.
December 2012: Anchored Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Coverage
In December 2012, David Muir anchored several hours of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting coverage and reported from the scene, also reporting from other mass shooting locations.
January 2013: Reported from Iran and Mogadishu
In January 2013, David Muir reported from inside Iran leading up to the nuclear talks and was the first Western journalist to report from Mogadishu, Somalia, where he came under fire. Muir also received the Edward R. Murrow Award for his reporting.
March 2013: 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: Succeeded Diane Sawyer on ABC World News Tonight
On September 1, 2014, David Muir succeeded Diane Sawyer as anchor on ABC's World News Tonight.
2014: George Stephanopoulos Lead Anchor
From 2014, George Stephanopoulos was the lead anchor of breaking news and special event coverage for ABC News.
2015: Interviewed Hillary Clinton
During an interview with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2015, she admitted it was a mistake to use a private e-mail server and offered her first apology to the American people.
2015: World News Tonight Becomes Most Watched Newscast
Since 2015, World News Tonight with David Muir has been the most watched newscast in the United States.
March 2016: Released Report on Heroin Crisis
In March 2016, David Muir released a year-long report on the heroin crisis in America, winning a CINE Golden Eagle Award.
January 25, 2017: Interviewed President Donald Trump
On January 25, 2017, David Muir interviewed then President Donald Trump in the White House, marking Trump's first interview as president.
May 6, 2020: Interviewed President Donald Trump About COVID Pandemic
On May 6, 2020, David Muir interviewed President Donald Trump about the COVID Pandemic.
2020: Ratings Exploded
In 2020, David Muir's ratings exploded during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he conducted the first joint interview with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
2020: George Stephanopoulos Lead Anchor
Until 2020, George Stephanopoulos was the lead anchor of breaking news and special event coverage for ABC News.
December 2021: Interviewed President Biden on Covid Surge
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: Became Lead Anchor of Breaking News and Special Event Coverage for ABC News
In 2021, David Muir became the lead anchor of breaking news and special event coverage for ABC News.
2021: Reported on Climate-Change Driven Famine in Madagascar
In 2021, David Muir traveled to Southern Madagascar to report on the climate-change driven famine, which led to ABC News viewers donating over $3 million to the World Food Program. The report earned Muir a George Polk Award and two News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
February 2023: Interviewed President Biden on U.S. Support for Ukraine
In February 2023, David Muir conducted two interviews with President Biden, one in Warsaw on U.S. support for Ukraine.
2023: Reported on Flooding and War in South Sudan
In 2023, David Muir traveled to South Sudan to report on the historic flooding, which led to severe malnutrition. Muir's report South Sudan: Isolated by Water and War earned a News & Documentary Emmy, and anchored ABC News’ climate coverage recognized with a Alfred I. duPont-Columbia award.
2023: Emmy and 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: Interviewed President Biden on Hunter Biden
On June 6, 2024, David Muir interviewed President Biden in Normandy, pressing him on whether he would pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Biden said he would not.
September 10, 2024: Moderated Presidential Debate
On September 10, 2024, David Muir and Linsey Davis moderated a presidential debate on ABC News between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, which was watched by nearly 70 million Americans. Muir frequently fact-checked Trump and pressed Harris on various issues, sparking claims of bias.
December 1, 2024: Biden Reversed Course
On December 1, 2024, Biden reversed course, pardoning his son. Multiple news outlets cited Muir’s interview and Biden’s pledge that he would not pardon his son.
2024: Walter Cronkite Award and Emmy and Murrow Awards
In 2024, David Muir received the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism and won an Emmy for Outstanding Live News Program and the Edward R. Murrow Award for Network TV Newscast.
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