FEBRUARY 11, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Bronx Bridge to Enhance Connectivity. Impact: The construction of the bridge not only opened up a highway from Manhattan to Westchester but also inadvertently led to a surge in Bronx diners, all claiming to have the best view of traffic jams. This would later influence a series of 'Scenic Overlook' Instagram pages that thrive on capturing the beauty of gridlock.. Fact: The only thing more convoluted than the Bronx's highway plans is how many times they change the name of the Saw Mill Road. It’s like they’re trying to keep us guessing!.
• Headline: Diphtheria Strikes Munich in 1935. Impact: The Diphtheria epidemic in Munich led to increased sanitation measures, which would indirectly inspire a successful line of hand sanitizer products decades later. Who knew germs could lead to a billion-dollar industry?. Fact: Diphtheria was once a common childhood illness, but now it just sounds like the name of a failed indie band from the 2000s..
• Headline: BATTLE THIS WEEK ON LEHMAN BUDGET; Republicans Expect Bolt of Two Assembly Democrats on Oil Tax Increase. TO SEEK CHILD LABOR VOTE Democrats Consider This Good Strategy -- Amendment of Milk Control Planned.. Impact: This budget battle set a precedent for the endless squabbling in state capitals, leading to countless hours of political drama that would eventually inspire reality TV shows. Who needs the Kardashians when you have budget hearings?. Fact: The only thing more contentious than the budget is the debate on who gets the last donut in the break room during these meetings..
• Headline: Mr. Ickes's Plan Wins Praise.. Impact: Mr. Ickes's praise for architects led to a golden age of weird architecture that included buildings shaped like fruits, vegetables, and whatever else seemed 'quirky' at the time. Thanks a lot, Mr. Ickes.. Fact: You know your architectural style is good when it gets praised by politicians whose main skill is dodging responsibility..
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES. Impact: The 'Books of the Times' series pushed literature into the mainstream, leading to the eventual rise of book clubs focused more on wine than reading. Cheers to progress!. Fact: Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. was known for his business acumen, but let’s be honest—his real legacy is inspiring people to have more money than sense..
• Headline: Col. Young Weds Lois Moran. I. Impact: Col. Young's marriage to Lois Moran sparked a series of military-themed romantic comedies, where love always triumphs over the battlefield. This is how Hallmark found their niche!. Fact: In a shocking twist, Col. Young’s wedding was not the most dramatic event of the year. Who’d have thought?.
• Headline: Wheeler Wins Dogsled Race.. Impact: Wheeler winning the dogsled race inspired future generations to believe they could achieve anything with enough training and a pack of enthusiastic pups, leading to the current obsession with dog influencers on social media.. Fact: Wheeler’s dogs probably got more fame than he did. Let's face it, everyone loves a good dog story..