DECEMBER 7, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Stores Overrun as Supplies Dwindle. Impact: This chaotic shopping frenzy led to the invention of online shopping. If people hadn't gone nuts over scarcity, we'd all still be picking through dusty aisles for toilet paper in 2023.. Fact: The term 'retail therapy' was born from these days of scarcity. Who knew that being desperate for supplies would lead to people buying ten pairs of shoes?.
• Headline: Civil War Erupts in Outer Mongolia. Impact: This nationalist spark ignited a series of events that led to Mongolia's independence, and a few decades later, the entire world was trying to figure out how to deal with a newly 'free' Mongolia. Spoiler: they didn’t.. Fact: Mongolia once had a horse that was more popular than any political leader. It was named 'Victory'—because who needs leadership when you have a majestic steed?.
• Headline: Chicago's Repeal Celebration Surprise. Impact: This minor incident paved the way for Chicago's reputation as a party town. If it weren't for those ten arrests, who knows? Chicago might have been known for its knitting clubs instead.. Fact: In 1920s Chicago, ten arrests during a drinking celebration were considered a badge of honor, not a police report..
• Headline: BRITAIN MINIMIZES THREAT TO LEAGUE; Cabinet Ignores Fascist Call to Quit Geneva if Reforms Are Not Made Soon.. Impact: This bold move was a key moment in British stubbornness, setting the stage for decades of ignoring threats until the last possible minute. Thanks for that, Britain!. Fact: The British Cabinet's motto? 'If we ignore it, maybe it will go away.' They should have a T-shirt made..
• Headline: AWARD TITLE GOLF TO MONTCLAIR CLUB; Members of Women's New Jersey Association Vote to Hold Event in September.. Impact: This decision to hold a women’s golf championship eventually led to the rise of cocktail hour being more popular than golf itself. Golf is now just a chic excuse to drink with friends.. Fact: Women in the 1930s were so dedicated to golf that they often wore heels on the course. Because who needs comfort when you're about to swing a club?.
• Headline: ESTONIA BANS NAZIS; SEIZES PARTY CHIEFS; Only Three Dissenting Votes in Parliament on Decision -- More Arrests Due.. Impact: This pivotal decision inspired other nations to reconsider their own policies about Nazis. Thanks to Estonia, the phrase 'not in my backyard' gained international relevance.. Fact: Estonia's parliamentary decision was so popular that even the dissenters were like, 'Well, I guess we can just go along with it. Who wants to get arrested?'.
• Headline: Jess Willard Found Guilty.. Impact: This conviction led to a stronger legal precedent for how athletes are treated after public incidents. It paved the way for celebrity trials that we still love to watch today, complete with popcorn.. Fact: Jess Willard was more famous for his boxing career than his driving skills. Ironically, he never won a championship for 'best parking.'.
• Headline: HARD LIQUOR LEADS IN HOTEL DRINKING; Old Wine Waiters Puzzled as Call for Cocktails Reflects Habits of Speakeasy Era.. Impact: This shift in drinking preferences led to the rise of cocktail culture, which is now the reason why brunch exists. Thanks for the mimosas, 1920s!. Fact: The speakeasy era taught the world that just because it's illegal doesn't mean it's not fun. Thanks, Prohibition!.
• Headline: Lahore Officials Apologize For Executing Prisoner. Impact: This tragic miscommunication highlighted the importance of properly opening mail, sending ripples through legal systems worldwide about the necessity for due process, and maybe a little more attention to detail.. Fact: The irony of this situation is that the apology was likely the most heartfelt thing said in a courtroom that week. Sadly, that’s not saying much..