OCTOBER 18, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Support for Hoover in 1932 Election. Impact: Senator Norbeck's support for Hoover led to a series of increasingly questionable political alliances. Fast forward a few decades, and you have people voting for reality TV stars. Thanks, Ed!. Fact: In politics, going it alone is often just a fancy way of saying, 'I can't find anyone who agrees with me.'.
• Headline: Australia's Major Loan Announcement. Impact: This loan set off a financial chain reaction that eventually led to Australia inventing Vegemite. Who knew loans could be so... deliciously confusing?. Fact: Australia's economy is so resilient that even their loans come with a side of kangaroo meat..
• Headline: Argentina Seeks US Credit Aid. Impact: Argentina's stubbornness in financial matters led to decades of economic roller coasters, with the U.S. as the unwilling seatbelt. Who knew financial independence could be so costly?. Fact: If only Argentina had a reality show about their finances, maybe they would have avoided a few of those crises!.
• Headline: ANNA E. HARTEL WED TO MARINE CORPORAL; Merlon (Pa.) Heiress and Austin Speed of Louisville, Ky., Were Married on Oct. 6.. Impact: This marriage sparked a lineage of questionable decisions, including the invention of the 'Couples Who Don't Know How to Share a Netflix Account' club.. Fact: Marriage used to be a business transaction. Now it's more like a long-term subscription service with a cancellation fee..
• Headline: Cause and Effect?. Impact: The discussion on Coolidge's son and the depression inadvertently led to the popularization of 'Dad jokes' as a coping mechanism. Thanks, Coolidge, for the comedy relief!. Fact: The Great Depression was not just a financial crisis; it was also the beginning of the world's worst dad jokes..
• Headline: Mr. Rogers Gets a Real Thrill In a Flight Over the Andes. Impact: Mr. Rogers' thrill-seeking adventure inspired countless generations of children to dream bigger. Now we have kids wanting to fly over the Andes instead of just their backyard.. Fact: In a parallel universe, Mr. Rogers is a stunt pilot. Thankfully, we only know him as the friendly neighborhood sweater enthusiast..
• Headline: NEW HOME OPENED BY EXPLORERS' CLUB; Trophies and Pictures of Noted Members Put in Place in West 75th Street Clubhouse. MEMBERS START A MUSEUM Captain Bartlett at Informal Exercises Tells of Trip North With Peary Memorial Party.. Impact: This museum paved the way for countless other museums, leading to the eventual rise of the 'selfie museum.' So, thanks, explorers, for the future influencers!. Fact: Explorers' museums are basically the original Instagram feeds—full of 'look where I’ve been' without the need for filters..
• Headline: Will Hear Oil Control Case.. Impact: This oil case sparked a legal legacy that resulted in more lawyers specializing in oil than there are barrels of oil in the world. Not exactly a green future, is it?. Fact: Oil is the only thing that can make lawyers look good—oh wait, never mind..