DECEMBER 4, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Irish Vote on Republic Issue Looms. Impact: The Irish vote on the republic issue led to a series of debates that sparked the Irish Civil War, which then inspired countless movies and a few questionable pubs named after the fateful events. Who knew a little voting could lead to such drama?. Fact: Did you know that if the vote had gone the other way, we might have had a lot more Irish pubs named after cheerful things instead of tragic events?.
• Headline: Lawes Declines LaGuardia's Cabinet Position. Impact: Lawes rejecting the cabinet post started a trend of political figures saying 'thanks, but no thanks' to positions of power, which has trickled down to modern-day influencers turning down sponsorships for organic toothpaste.. Fact: Did you know that rejecting cabinet positions is the political equivalent of ghosting? Just with more press coverage and less emotional fallout..
• Headline: Dr. Pease, Anti-Tobacco Crusader, Is 79; Won Fight in 1909 on Smoking in Subways. Impact: Dr. Pease's anti-tobacco crusade might have saved countless lives, leading to the rise of 'non-smokers' as a trendy group and making it socially acceptable to judge your friends for smoking.. Fact: Did you know that Dr. Pease’s fight against smoking was so successful that it created a new wave of 'smoke-free' parties? Because nothing screams fun like a party with no cigarettes!.
• Headline: BERLIN SEES DELAY ON CURRENCY HERE; Roosevelt Believed to Be Following Indecisive Policy Until Congress Meets.. Impact: Roosevelt's indecisiveness sparked debates that lasted for decades and inspired countless political cartoons, proving that in politics, hesitation is truly an art form.. Fact: Did you know that indecisiveness in politics is often referred to as 'strategic ambiguity'? Just a fancy way of saying, 'I have no idea what I'm doing.'.
• Headline: Contrast in Courtesy.. Impact: The contrasting receptions in New York and Havana led to decades of cultural rivalry, resulting in everything from fashion trends to culinary fusions that remain questionable to this day.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more contrasting than the greetings in New York and Havana is the weather—one's a concrete jungle, the other's a tropical paradise!.
• Headline: Richard B. Mellon Buried.. Impact: Richard B. Mellon's burial marked the end of an era for one of America's wealthiest families, leading to a series of scandals and a new appreciation for wealth redistribution—though not the kind that actually redistributes wealth.. Fact: Did you know that the Melons were so wealthy they could probably afford to buy a small country? And still have change left over for a nice vacation!.
• Headline: SOVIET DUE TO JOIN ARMS DISCUSSIONS; Action Expected as a Result of Litvinoffs Talks With Mussolini in Rome. COLLABORATION IS BACKED Two Statesmen Agree Upon Early Ratification of Pact of Non-Aggression. SOVIET DUE TO JOIN ARMS DISCUSSIONS. Impact: The Soviet Union's decision to join arms discussions after talks with Mussolini inadvertently led to some of the most awkward diplomatic moments in history, proving that even world leaders can have a tough time finding common ground.. Fact: Did you know that Mussolini once thought he could charm everyone with his mustache? Spoiler alert: it didn’t work out..
• Headline: Article 4 -- No Title. Impact: The observations of the Mauna Loa eruption sparked a fascination with volcanic activity that has led to countless reality shows and a deep-seated fear of lava lamps.. Fact: Did you know that people once thought volcanic eruptions were caused by angry gods? Turns out, it was just Mother Nature having a really bad day!.