MARCH 27, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragic Accident Claims Yale Student's Life. Impact: If only George N. Whittlesey Jr. had been born a few decades later, he might have been killed by a selfie instead. Alas, the butterfly flaps its wings, and here we are with a historical lesson on the dangers of playing with firearms.. Fact: Did you know that this tragic incident led to stricter gun safety laws in some areas? Just imagine if we had thought of that sooner!.
• Headline: De Stefano's 1933 Joint Recital. Impact: The recital was so good that it inspired a revolution in the arts, leading to the invention of the modern concert hall. Or maybe it just got people to stop talking during performances.. Fact: Fun fact: Joint recitals are just like group projects, except everyone actually wants to be there!.
• Headline: Veterans Payment Reduction in 1933. Impact: This reduction in payments set off a chain reaction that led to an influx of disgruntled veterans forming a secret society. The Society of Grumpy Veterans was born, and they still gather to complain about the good old days.. Fact: Surprisingly, the actual number of veterans has never decreased; they just keep multiplying like rabbits!.
• Headline: LEADERS TRUSTEES, IS M'KEE REMINDER; Officials Must Not Forget the Public Gives Them Power, He Tells Catholic Society. HAILS ROOSEVELT'S ACTS Leadership Such as His, in Which People Have Confidence, Called Nation's Need in Crisis.. Impact: M'Kee's reminder sparked a national renaissance of public trust in leaders, which lasted all of a week before everyone went back to their usual skepticism. Thanks for the pep talk, buddy!. Fact: Spoiler alert: Political speeches are like promises; they're made to be broken..
• Headline: CAPTAIN ANDREW J. BAKER.. Impact: Captain Andrew J. Baker's long life inspired a series of military-themed reality shows that never quite took off. Who knew people weren't that interested in watching old men tell war stories?. Fact: At 91, Baker probably had more life stories than the average Netflix series. Too bad he never got the chance to pitch it!.
• Headline: Fire in Lenox Hill Hospital.. Impact: The fire in Lenox Hill Hospital led to the invention of fireproof laundry baskets, which became the gold standard in hospital safety protocols, saving countless sheets from the flames.. Fact: Laundry is the unsung hero of every hospital. Just imagine if they had to do it all by hand!.
• Headline: Cambridge Cricketers Plan Tour.. Impact: The Cambridge cricketers' tour inspired a global interest in cricket, eventually leading to the creation of an alternate universe where cricket is the most popular sport in America. Imagine that nightmare!. Fact: Did you know that cricket matches can last for days? Talk about a commitment to boredom!.
• Headline: Christian C. Gross Killed in Auto Crash;. Impact: The auto crash that claimed Christian C. Gross's life created a wave of safety regulations that eventually led to the invention of airbags, saving countless lives in the future. Talk about a silver lining!. Fact: Fun fact: Gross's crash was just one of many that helped ignite the car safety revolution. Maybe the universe has a twisted sense of humor?.