MAY 20, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Vema's Historic Voyage to Southampton. Impact: If the Vema hadn't conquered those rough seas, the world would be a very different place. We'd probably still be relying on maps with sea monsters drawn in the uncharted waters. Thanks, Vema, for saving us from the terrifying unknown of the ocean!. Fact: Did you know that sailors back then thought the Bermuda Triangle was just a really bad vacation spot? Spoiler alert: they were right..
• Headline: Celebrating Lindbergh's Transatlantic Milestone. Impact: Lindbergh’s flight started a trend of celebrity aviators, leading to the phenomenon of people thinking they could become famous by just flying around. Thanks to him, we now have influencers documenting their 'spontaneous' flights on Instagram.. Fact: Fun fact: Lindbergh's flight was so famous that even his baggage got more fan mail than some current reality stars..
• Headline: The Legacy of Prof. A. A. Stanley. Impact: The death of Prof. A. A. Stanley sent shockwaves through the music community, leading to a sudden revival of obscure musical genres that no one asked for, like underwater bagpipe solos.. Fact: Did you know that the May Festival he founded has been around so long that it predates most of the modern music genres? Talk about being ahead of your time!.
• Headline: HELEN K. HUBBiRD ENGAGED TO MMRY; Betrothal of Middletown Girl to Washington Dodge 2d ! f Is Announced. SHE IS MUSIC STUDENT Her Fiance is a Graduate of Yale and Former Editor of The Yale News.. Impact: Helen K. Hubbard’s engagement to a Yale graduate sparked a nationwide trend where everyone suddenly decided that marrying someone with a fancy degree was the way to go, leading to the rise of very awkward dinner conversations.. Fact: Did you know that this engagement was so groundbreaking that it inspired several rom-coms that made us all believe in love at first sight? Spoiler: it rarely happens..
• Headline: Belgium's Liquor Laws.. Impact: Belgium's liquor laws being discussed led to the invention of countless dubious cocktails and gave rise to the phrase 'beer before liquor, never sicker' – a classic warning ignored by many.. Fact: Did you know that Belgium has more types of beer than it has people? No wonder their laws are a little hazy!.
• Headline: REAR ADMIRAL TARRANT HEADS CRUISER DIVISION; He Relieves Rear Admiral Cluverius and Will Be Succeeded by Rear Admiral Taussig.. Impact: Rear Admiral Tarrant taking command of the Cruiser Division sparked a naval hierarchy that would eventually lead to the creation of competitive 'Admiral' trading cards – because who doesn't want a collectible piece of naval authority?. Fact: Did you know that being an Admiral is just a glorified way of saying, 'I really like boats and barking orders'?.
• Headline: AustinuWickwire.. Impact: Austin and Wickwire getting engaged made every single person in their social circle question their own relationship status, leading to an epidemic of breakup memes that still circulate today.. Fact: Did you know that their engagement was so exciting that it inspired a million Pinterest boards dedicated to overly complicated wedding planning?.
• Headline: NEW JERSEY ACCEPTS GIFT OF ARBORETUM; 1,000 Trees and 1,500 Shrubs in Washington Park Crossing -- Governor at Ceremony.. Impact: New Jersey accepting the arboretum gift initiated a major trend in states giving each other bizarre gifts, leading to the infamous 'New Jersey vs. Pennsylvania' shrub wars of the late 20th century.. Fact: Fun fact: those 1,000 trees are now a popular spot for squirrels who have no idea what they owe their success to..
• Headline: METHODISTS ELECT TWO NEW BISHOPS; Deadlock Broken by Choice of Dr. Magee on 17th Ballot -- Dr. Cushman Wins on 19th. MESSAGE OF HOOVER READ Sees Need of Spiritual Forces to Shape Nation's Vision -- Victors From Seattle and Rochester.. Impact: The election of new bishops in the Methodist Church led to a series of increasingly dramatic church meetings, giving rise to the new genre of 'holy reality TV' that no one asked for but everyone secretly loves.. Fact: Did you know that church elections can sometimes be more intense than actual elections? Who knew spiritual guidance could be so cutthroat?.