JUNE 26, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cosgrove and Smith Engagement Announcement. Impact: This engagement sparked a nationwide trend of whimsical couple names. In 10 years, you'll find 'Brangelina' and 'Bennifer' in every tabloid, leading to the creation of a reality show where couples compete for the best hybrid name, 'Couple Name Wars'. Fact: Did you know that being engaged back then involved less Instagram drama and more actual conversation? Shocking, I know.
• Headline: Killed by Third Rail on I.R.T.. Impact: This tragic event led to increased safety regulations on subway systems, ultimately resulting in the development of the modern, less shocking, and more respectful subway safety campaigns. Fact: Subway systems around the world still reference this event in training—safety first, folks! And yet, how many still ignore the 'stand behind the yellow line' line?.
• Headline: Newark Would Buy Army Base.. Impact: This proposal to buy an army base led to a surprising number of cities suddenly wanting military-themed amusement parks. Because nothing says 'fun' like a simulated warzone ride!. Fact: Fun fact: Newark never did get that army base, but it did get a really great pizza place instead. Priorities, right?.
• Headline: Miss Emily Danyew Bride.. Impact: Emily's marriage sparked a wave of couples who decided to have quirky wedding themes. Fast forward a couple of decades, and you'll see everything from underwater weddings to those themed like 80s sitcoms. Fact: Did you know that marrying someone back then was considered a life achievement? Nowadays, it’s just an episode in a reality show.
• Headline: HORSE SHOW AT RUMSON.; Shrewsbury Junior Riding Club Has Annual Meet.. Impact: This horse show inspired a future generation of equestrian influencers, leading to an explosion of Instagram accounts featuring horses with more followers than most politicians. Fact: Yes, horses can jump. But they can also jump to conclusions about their human companions. Ever seen a horse get snubbed? It’s quite a scene.
• Headline: LOUIS KNOCKS OUT CARNERA IN SIXTH; 60,000 SEE FIGHT; Detroit Heavyweight Sensation Stops Former Champion in Yankee Stadium. LOSER FLOORED 3 TIMES Helpless When Referee Stops the Bout, Which Draws a Gate of $375,000. Louis Beats Carnera on Technical Knockout in Sixth Round Before 60,000 THE WINNER AND SCENES DURING FINAL ROUND IN BOUT AT YANKEE STADIUM LAST NIGHT.. Impact: Louis's victory not only marked a pivotal moment in boxing but also inadvertently set the stage for endless debates about the best heavyweights, influencing countless bar arguments for generations. Fact: The amount of money made that night could fund a small country... or at least a really nice pizza party. Priorities, right?.
• Headline: Heads Shakespeare Association.. Impact: This appointment led to an unexpected surge in Shakespearean-themed events, resulting in the bizarre phenomenon of Shakespeare karaoke nights in pubs across the globe. Because nothing says 'fun' like iambic pentameter in a drunken sing-along!. Fact: Did you know Shakespeare wrote plays that were often more scandalous than current reality TV? Talk about timeless drama!.