NOVEMBER 10, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wilson Policy and International Relations. Impact: Jules Sauerwein's hopeful plea for collaboration led to a secret society of editors forming in Paris, which ironically started the trend of international newspapers fighting over which country had the best baguettes—ultimately resulting in a global pastry competition.. Fact: If you thought political campaigning was intense now, just remember the 1910s were all about who could make the best croissant while also promising world peace..
• Headline: California Senator's Election Triumph. Impact: Senator Johnson's declaration of a 'revolution' inspired a wave of 'common people' everywhere to start their own revolutions—primarily consisting of overthrowing their local fast-food chains for healthier options.. Fact: Most revolutions throughout history were actually just people wanting better food options. Who needs a grand cause when you can have a veggie burger?.
• Headline: Volstead's Unwavering Belief in Prohibition. Impact: A. J. Volstead's unwavering belief in prohibition led to a secret underground network of speakeasies that invented the cocktail, which in turn inspired a global drinking culture that still struggles with brunch decisions today.. Fact: Prohibition was basically the universe's way of saying, 'You think you can stop people from drinking? Good luck with that!'.
• Headline: LEAGUE HEADS SEE CLOSE COOPERATION; Think Democrats Will Show Disposition to Help Solve Big World Questions. DAVIS'S INFLUENCE HAILED He Is Regarded as Having a Wide Grasp of Affairs and Is Close to European Statesmen.. Impact: The optimism surrounding cooperation in the League of Nations eventually sparked a series of diplomatic dinners that went horribly wrong, leading to the invention of the 'awkward silence' as a universal diplomatic tool.. Fact: Diplomacy has its roots in fancy dinners and small talk—basically the adult version of surviving a family reunion..
• Headline: Finnish Coast Guard to Sirike At Foreign Run-Running 'Plot'. Impact: The Finnish Coast Guard's crackdown on smuggling turned into an international game of cat and mouse, where smugglers began hiding contraband in increasingly ridiculous items, like inflatable pool toys, leading to a summer of bizarre beach parties.. Fact: Who knew that the serious business of smuggling could lead to the creation of inflatable rafts filled with secret contraband? Beach day just got a lot more interesting!.
• Headline: SIR GEORGE PRESCOTT WEDS MRS. MELCER; Bride of London Sportsman a Former VirginianuRomance Began in Golf Game.. Impact: Sir George Prescott's marriage to Mrs. Melcer inadvertently created a new social trend where golf became the official matchmaking sport, resulting in a generation of couples who met over a game rather than a bar.. Fact: Golf: the only sport where you can lose balls and find love at the same time!.
• Headline: GERMAN FEELINGS ON ELECTION MIXED; Nation Hopes for Much From Democratic Party, Imbued With the Spirit of Wilson. REGRETS HOOVER'S PASSING Sees the Loss of a True Friend -- Expected End of Prohibition Causes General Rejoicing.. Impact: Germany's mixed feelings about the election led to a temporary alliance of beer brewers who vowed to never let prohibition ruin their fun again—thus ensuring that Oktoberfest would become an annual international event celebrating freedom and foam.. Fact: Prohibition? In Germany? That’s like saying chocolate is banned in Switzerland—it just doesn’t happen!.
• Headline: President-Elect Roosevelt's Radio Message To Nation on 'Victory for Liberal Thought'. Impact: Roosevelt's radio message sparked the beginning of political figures using media to connect with the public, eventually leading to the modern phenomenon of politicians tweeting their breakfast choices.. Fact: Roosevelt was basically the original influencer—only he had to deal with radios instead of Instagram and significantly fewer avocado toasts..
• Headline: JULIA K.WttlETS * ENGAGED TO MARRY; Twin Daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Josiah Macy Willets to Wed Robert R. Comly. MADE HER. DEBUT IN 1930 Her Fiance/ Son of Mrs. Rowland Comly, la a Banker in Philadelphia.. Impact: The engagement of Julia K. Willets and Robert R. Comly ignited a series of matchmaking events among the elite, leading to an entire season of 'The Bachelor: 1920s Edition', complete with flappers and jazz.. Fact: Engagements in the 1920s were like reality TV shows without the cameras—just as dramatic and twice as many feathers..
• Headline: 5 DEAD IN KENTUCKY AFTER ELECTION FIGHTS; Seven Others Wounded in Gun Play at Various Polling Places in State.. Impact: The tragic election-related violence in Kentucky led to stricter election laws, which ironically resulted in a booming black market for voting rights, turning democracy into a high-stakes game of poker.. Fact: Nothing says 'democracy' like a few gunfights over ballots. Let's hope they didn't take their poker chips to the polls!.