JULY 11, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragic Explosion at Libyan Powder Factory. Impact: The explosion at the powder factory not only claimed five lives but also sparked a series of safety regulations that eventually led to the invention of the modern hard hat. So, thanks to this tragedy, construction workers can look dapper while dodging flying debris.. Fact: Did you know that in Libya, they still hold an annual 'Factory Safety Awareness Day'? Yeah, it’s a real party..
• Headline: Gandhi's Penance Through Fasting. Impact: Gandhi’s fast in response to violence from his followers not only exemplified his philosophy of non-violence but also inspired future protest movements, from civil rights to, ironically, hunger strikes for pizza delivery disputes.. Fact: Fun fact: Gandhi once fasted for 21 days—talk about dedication! I can barely go 21 minutes without checking my phone..
• Headline: WORLD SERIES AIR IMBUES THE FANS; Partisanship Equally Divided at Polo Grounds -- 15,000 Are Turned Away. M'GRAW PLAQUE UNVEILED LaGuardia Among the Onlookers -- Landis, Hubbell Occupy Attention.. Impact: The World Series fan frenzy not only cemented baseball as America’s pastime but also paved the way for the creation of 'fan zones'—a.k.a. glorified parking lots where people gather to drink overpriced beer and pretend they care about sports.. Fact: Did you know that the Polo Grounds is now a distant memory? Just like the dreams of people who bought tickets and got turned away that day..
• Headline: uTc, _ouR___. _osoRT.; I Many Pass Bier of PrTnce Henryl. Impact: Prince Henry’s funeral plans had a ripple effect, reminding future royals that people sometimes care about their deaths more than their lives, leading to elaborate funerals and even more elaborate conspiracy theories about who really killed them.. Fact: Did you know that royal funerals are basically the original influencer events? Everyone shows up to pay their respects and take selfies with the casket..
• Headline: FAMINE IN SOVIET UNION.; Vienna Aid Committee Emissary Reiterates Statement of Conditions.. Impact: The famine in the Soviet Union would eventually lead to massive changes in agricultural policies, but not before countless debates about whether to blame the farmers or the government—a debate that still rages on, albeit now on social media.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'breadlines' became a popular phrase, which later inspired hipsters who love to wait in lines for artisanal bread!.
• Headline: UTILITY PASSES A DIVIDEND; Nothing for Common Stock of Columbia Gas and Electric.. Impact: The decision to omit dividends from Columbia Gas and Electric's common stock played a pivotal role in shaping investor confidence, proving that sometimes, not paying out is just as impactful as throwing money around like confetti.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'no dividends' is essentially Wall Street’s equivalent of 'it’s not you, it’s me'?.
• Headline: SPANISH FASCISTS ARRESTED IN RAID; Young Primo de Rivera and His Chief Aide Are Freed, but 50 Spend Night in Jail.. Impact: The arrest of young Primo de Rivera and his aide was a minor footnote in history, but it served as a reminder that even within fascist circles, there was a hierarchy—one where getting caught just meant you were less popular than your buddies.. Fact: Did you know that being arrested at a fascist meeting is like being the last one picked in gym class? You really don’t want to be there..
• Headline: POLICE ARREST PEDDLERS.; Bootblacks Also Are Among 29 Jailed or Fined.. Impact: The police arresting peddlers for lack of licenses set the stage for a long-standing war on street vending, which would evolve into a debate over food trucks and artisanal lemonade stands—because who needs regulation when you have trendy food?. Fact: Did you know that bootblacks now operate under a 'no polish, no problem' policy? Just kidding, they still need licenses. But hey, shiny shoes!.