The Observer is a British newspaper published on Sundays. It is a sister paper toThe Guardian. First published in 1791, it is the world's oldest newspaper that is published on Sundays.[1]
The first issue was published on 4 December 1791 by W.S. Bourne.[2][3]
It became part of theGuardian Media Group in June 1993, after a rival bid byThe Independent was rejected.[4][5]