Janis Krums
| Janis Krums | |
|---|---|
| File:JanisKrums.pngJanisKrums.png | |
| Born | February 26, 1985 Riga, Latvia |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Latvian, American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Menlo College, Georgetown University |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Miracle on the Hudson |
Janis Krums (born 26 February 1985), a native of Riga, Latvia, is credited to be the first person to break the news of the "Miracle on the Hudson" crash on social media[1] and he is also known for taking the infamous picture which was used on multiple media platforms.[2][3]
Miracle on the Hudson[edit]
Krums has been credited to be the first person to break the news of the crash in social media. Co-Founder of Twitter Jack Dorsey mentions that moment as the turning point for Twitter. Krums was on the 1st ferry that went to rescue the passengers.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ MACKEY, ROBERT. "Can a Tweet Be a Scoop?". The Lede. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ↑ "Twitter user becomes star in US Airways crash - Janis Krums sets Internet abuzz with iPhone photo". DAILY NEWS. 16 January 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ↑ "I Took the Iconic 'Miracle on the Hudson' Photo". Mashable. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ↑ "TWITTER'S 'MIRACULOUS' TURNING POINT". CNBC. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
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