JANUARY 21, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Diphtheria Cases Plummet in New York. Impact: The dramatic drop in diphtheria cases led to a societal obsession with over-the-counter remedies. Fast forward to today, and we have an epidemic of people treating themselves with questionable home remedies while ignoring actual medical advice.. Fact: Diphtheria was so popular in the early 20th century, it could have starred in its own reality show: 'Survivor: Throat Edition.'.
• Headline: Miss Mary E. Ullman Wed. Impact: This wedding set off a chain reaction of perfectly timed engagements and weddings, leading to an influx of awkward family gatherings and a rise in cake-related stress levels across the nation.. Fact: Mary E. Ullman probably still has the best wedding photos in her family album, unlike the rest of us who just have blurry snaps from our phones..
• Headline: U.S. Intervenes in Ex-Kaiser's Trial. Impact: By preventing the ex-Kaiser’s trial, the U.S. inadvertently paved the way for countless conspiracy theories about the 'what-ifs' of history. Who knew dodging a court case would lead to a thriving cottage industry of alternate history fiction?. Fact: This decision helped fuel the belief that the U.S. is really just a giant 'Keep Calm and Let History Take Its Course' sign..
• Headline: Detective Drama in Italian.. Impact: The success of this detective drama led to an insatiable craving for crime stories, which inadvertently birthed the modern obsession with true crime podcasts. Thanks, Sardou, for our endless binge-watching habits!. Fact: If only they had known that 'Il Processo Del Veleni' would inspire countless amateur sleuths who think they can crack cases while making dinner..
• Headline: MADISON AV. BUSES BEGIN SERVICE FEB. 1; Last Trolley Car and First Coach Will Start Their Trips at 5 A.M.. Impact: The transition from trolleys to buses marked the beginning of the end for public transport charm, leading to the modern-day struggle of squeezing into overcrowded buses without losing your sanity or personal space.. Fact: The last trolley car's driver reportedly shed a single tear when he realized he was now just a relic of the past, like cassette tapes and flip phones..
• Headline: DOSSAL PANEL DEDICATED.; Russian Brocade Piece at St. Thomas Is Memorial to Manville.. Impact: This dedication sparked a renewed interest in memorial arts and led to a series of increasingly extravagant memorials where people start asking, 'Is this really necessary?'. Fact: Memorials like this one often inspire the kind of debates that make families question their life choices and the meaning of 'memorializing' someone..
• Headline: LA GUARDIA BACKED ON PWA LOAN STAND; National Housing Conference Recommends Interest Cut on Mayor's Advice.. Impact: La Guardia’s push for a PWA loan may have laid the foundation for future mayors to complain about funding while simultaneously getting into heated debates over who has the better infrastructure plan.. Fact: The interest cut was probably less about housing and more about politicians needing a new talking point for their endless press releases..
• Headline: CHURCH CALLED ROAD LINKING MAN TO GOD; Its Function Is Not Merely to Record History but to Make It, Dr. Sargent Says.. Impact: This statement about the church being a road linking man to God probably led to an influx of religious leaders trying to monetize spirituality, resulting in the modern-day 'spiritual retail' phenomenon.. Fact: If only Dr. Sargent knew that people would be lining up for 'spirituality' like it was the latest iPhone..
• Headline: National Motor Boat Exhibition Continues Today at Grand Central Palace; THRONGS TO VISIT BOAT SHOW TODAY. Impact: The National Motor Boat Exhibition's popularity set the stage for endless debates about boating safety, which have since evolved into the quintessential 'who can out-embarrass themselves on a boat' competition.. Fact: People have been falling overboard since time immemorial, and yet, we still insist on wearing flip-flops on boats like we’re not asking for trouble..