FEBRUARY 2, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ruth's Future: The Yankee Contract. Impact: Little did they know that this nominal salary would lead to Ruth's fame and fortune, which would eventually result in a nationwide obsession with baseball that would inspire countless movie montages and hot dog sales.. Fact: Did you know that Ruth's contract was not just about money? It was also a test to see if he would settle for less than his ego!.
• Headline: Lasky Illness Delays Boxing Match. Impact: This postponement led to a chain of events where boxing fans were forced to find other forms of entertainment, resulting in the creation of the first 'home movie' night, where they would watch their cats fight instead.. Fact: Fun fact: When boxers were ill, they were often told to 'take a dive'—but in this case, it was more about taking a nap..
• Headline: MADISON AV. BUSES CROWDED FIRST DAY; Many Riders Desert Fifth Av. Line, Attracted by 5-Cent Fare -- 50 Vehicles Used.. Impact: The mass migration to Madison Avenue buses resulted in an accidental social experiment that showed how people prefer cheap rides over comfort, leading to the rise of the 'standing-room-only' culture.. Fact: Did you know that the 5-cent fare was the original 'fast pass'? Today, it’s just a suggestion for how quickly you should get off the bus..
• Headline: WOMEN ENDORSE JURY SERVICE BILL; City Federation of Clubs Also Approves Aims of Anti-Crime Parley in Washington.. Impact: The approval of this bill set off a chain reaction that would lead to women becoming jurors, thereby delaying the inevitable courtroom dramas by at least an hour due to more thorough deliberations.. Fact: Did you know that prior to this, jury duty was considered a 'men-only' club? Because apparently, justice wasn't seen as a woman's job—until women decided to crash the party..
• Headline: ELLIS ISLAND HOLDS HUNGARIAN REBEL; Imre von Csernyak, Cashiered Army Officer, Is Accused of Illegal Entry Here.. Impact: Csernyak's detention at Ellis Island sparked debates on immigration laws that would eventually lead to countless 'I heart Ellis Island' t-shirts and tourists confused about where to line up.. Fact: Did you know that Ellis Island processed so many immigrants that if you stood in line, you could watch an entire season of a reality show before reaching the front?.
• Headline: PLAN IS APPROVED FOR FILM CONCERN; Paramount Publix Reorganization Held by Court to Be Fair and Equitable.. Impact: The court's approval of the film concern's reorganization paved the way for Hollywood to evolve into a land of sequels and reboots, proving that originality was overrated.. Fact: Did you know that 'fair and equitable' in Hollywood means 'we promise to make more money, but with a different title'?.