JUNE 11, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: StratforduNevin Engagement Announcement. Impact: The engagement of D A Stratford led to a chain of events where their descendants eventually became the infamous reality TV stars of the future, solidifying the public's obsession with celebrity culture. Thanks, lovebirds!. Fact: Stratford was actually a family name that later inspired a popular line of greeting cards. Because nothing says 'love' like a mass-produced sentiment!.
• Headline: Threats Against Manitoba Premier Bracken. Impact: The threats against Premier Bracken resulted in an increase in political drama, inspiring countless soap operas set in fictional government offices. The irony? They were all more believable than actual politics.. Fact: Politicians have been getting threats since time immemorial. It's practically a rite of passage, like getting a diploma or a bad haircut..
• Headline: 88 ENGINEERS RECEIVE DEGREES IN NEWARK; Dr. Robinson, Head of College of City of New York, Delivers Commencement Address.. Impact: The graduation of 88 engineers led to a sudden obsession with creating increasingly complex machines that eventually resulted in the invention of the Roomba – a robot that both cleans your house and judges your life choices.. Fact: Graduation caps were originally designed to keep students from flying off the handle when they realized they were entering the real world. Spoiler alert: they often do!.
• Headline: LOCATE SPANISH GALLEON.; British Adventurers Seeking Treas- ure Work With "Divining Spring.". Impact: The discovery of the Spanish galleon sparked a treasure hunting craze that eventually resulted in reality TV shows where people dig in their backyards for 'hidden treasures' – which usually turn out to be old lawn gnomes.. Fact: Treasure hunting is just a fancy way to say 'I have no idea what I'm doing with my life,' but with more shovels..
• Headline: SERVANT, 28, TAKES POISON; Was Awaiting Police for Fourth Questioning in the Lindbergh Case. WATCHED SINCE THE CRIME Schwarzkopf Says Act Confirms Suspicion She Had Guilty Knowledge of Abduction. PRISONER OFFERS AN ALIBI But Police Say His and Wife's Stories Fail to Agree -- His Indictment to Be Sought. MORROW SERVANT COMMITS SUICIDE. Impact: The tragic suicide linked to the Lindbergh case caused a media frenzy, which ultimately led to a new wave of sensationalism in journalism, making it far easier for tabloids to thrive on scandal rather than facts. Hooray for progress!. Fact: The Lindbergh case was so sensational that it became the foundation for nearly every crime drama ever made. Talk about a legacy!.
• Headline: BYRD SAILING AWAITS PUBLICATION OF BOOK; Admiral Says in Boston That the Date of His Antarctic De- parture Is Not Settled.. Impact: Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition book delay somehow contributed to a decades-long debate over the best way to brew tea in zero gravity. Science, am I right?. Fact: Byrd's expeditions were so popular that Antarctica nearly became a tourist destination. I mean, who wouldn't want to visit the land of ice and questionable life choices?.
• Headline: PLAN RADIO TELEPHONE TO REACH SMALL CRAFT; Tests to Be Made Off Massachu- setts of Service to Reach Fish- ing Vessels and Yachts.. Impact: The development of radio telephone technology for small craft led to a future where fishermen could argue with their spouses from the middle of the ocean. Progress really does have its consequences!. Fact: The first radio communication was just a fisherman shouting 'Can you hear me now?' into the void. Spoiler: The void was silent..
• Headline: Article 7 -- No Title. Impact: The return from Europe without a title sparked a literary trend of writing vague articles that would later confuse historians for decades. Thanks, unnamed author!. Fact: The best articles are those with no titles; they leave readers guessing. Or they just forgot to name them. Who's to say?.
• Headline: Sarazen Wins the British Open Golf Title; Lowers Bobby Jones's Record by 2 Strokes; SARAZEN WINS OPEN WITH A RECORD 283 PAR FOR THE COURSE.. Impact: Sarazen's record-breaking win at the British Open inspired a generation of golfers to wear outrageous pants, believing style was as important as skill. Spoiler: It wasn't.. Fact: Golf has had more fashion faux pas than any other sport, proving that sometimes, looking good is just as important as playing well. Just ask the spectators!.