MARCH 6, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Will Rogers on National Unity in 1933. Impact: This optimistic proclamation led thousands of people to start believing they could achieve happiness through sheer force of will. Little did they know, this optimism would eventually culminate in everyone thinking they could become social media influencers. Thanks, Will.. Fact: Did you know that Will Rogers was so charming, people actually thought a smile could solve their problems? Spoiler: It didn’t..
• Headline: Pettit Wins at Lido Club Shoot. Impact: Pettit's triumph inspired generations of underdogs to believe that, yes, they too could win at least once in their lives—whether it be in sports or the lottery. The ripple effect? A lot of people still trying to find their 'Pettit moment' in life.. Fact: Did you know that the Lido Club is not actually a fancy spa but a place where people gather to watch other people succeed? Sounds much like social media today!.
• Headline: Yale's Historic Indoor Meet Victory. Impact: This victory established Yale as the perennial underdog in a world of nerds, leading to a surge of Ivy League rivalries that would fuel endless coffee shop debates over who was the real winner—Yale or the guy who just invented a new app.. Fact: Did you know that I.C.A.A.A.A. is actually an acronym for 'Incredibly Complicated Athletic Achievements of Awkward Adolescents'? No? Because that’s not a real thing..
• Headline: Work of French Artists on View. Impact: This exhibition sparked a love affair between Americans and abstract art, leading to the misinterpretation of paint splatters as 'deep emotional expressions' and the rise of coffee shops filled with people earnestly discussing the meaning of life over lattes.. Fact: Did you know that the French have been perfecting the art of making things look like they belong in a museum for centuries? It’s their national pastime, really..
• Headline: Wright and Fearing Annex Court Tennis Doubles Title. Impact: This unlikely duo’s victory led to a series of sports partnerships founded on the belief that anyone can win as long as they have a friend who can also swing a racket. The ripple effect? A lot of awkward doubles matches at summer BBQs.. Fact: Did you know that tennis was once played with wooden rackets and no one cared about the score? Now, it’s all about the Instagram moment!.
• Headline: Heads Group to Aid Palestine.. Impact: This initiative sparked an ongoing commitment to humanitarian causes, leading to a world where hashtags and social media campaigns became the new currency for activism. The ripple effect? Millions of people feeling good about sharing a post while doing very little.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'thoughts and prayers' was not invented here, but definitely gained traction? It’s basically the default setting for activism..
• Headline: RUNYAN'S 266 WINS IN GOLF AT MIAMI; Finishes With 65 and 68 to Lead Field by 10 Strokes in $5,000 Open. HIS TOTAL 18 UNDER PAR Guest Second With 276, Trailed by Hagen, Dutra, Kirkwood, Espinosa at 278. SARAZEN CLOSES WELL Sponsor of Larger Putting Target Finishes With Rounds of 69 and 68.. Impact: Runyan's dominating win led to golf being marketed as a sport for the elite, inadvertently creating a culture where the average Joe could only afford to watch it on TV while sipping a cheap beer. The ripple effect? Golf became synonymous with country clubs and questionable fashion choices.. Fact: Did you know that golf was originally played with sticks and stones? Now it's a game of overpriced equipment and existential crises..
• Headline: Girl Ends Life After Overstudy.. Impact: This tragic event highlighted the extreme pressures of academic achievement, leading to a cultural shift where mental health conversations became more common—eventually resulting in a generation that believes self-care involves binge-watching shows and ordering takeout.. Fact: Did you know that excessive studying has been linked to a myriad of mental health issues? Maybe instead of studying, we should all just take a nap. It’s cheaper..