SEPTEMBER 14, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tennis Star Perry Injured, Out for Weeks. Impact: If Perry had not fallen, he might have won the championship, leading to a tennis boom that would have turned the sport into an Olympic event for cats, creating a whole new betting industry. Fact: Tennis is the only sport where you can yell 'Love!' and still not be talking about your ex.
• Headline: London Celebrates Laval's Defiance. Impact: This event solidified London's role in international diplomacy, leading to an unexpected rise in tea-drinking as a peacekeeping measure. Fact: In Britain, the term 'League' can refer to anything from sports to knitting circles, proving that the British are serious about their pastimes.
• Headline: CHICAGO BANK PLANS $4 DIVIDEND BASIS; First National Also to Retire $10,000,000 of Stock Held by RFC, According to Reports.. Impact: This financial maneuver caused a ripple effect that led to the rise and fall of rival banks, ultimately resulting in the creation of a board game that became wildly popular for its in-depth portrayal of bank failures. Fact: The average American has a better chance of finding a $20 bill on the sidewalk than receiving a dividend in a bank.
• Headline: Janis Victor in Paris Bout.. Impact: Victor's bout inspired a generation of boxers to take up interpretive dance, revolutionizing the sport and leading to an explosion of sequined shorts. Fact: Boxing in Paris is often accompanied by a side of croissants, making it the only sport where you can get carbs while getting knocked out.
• Headline: STATE CELEBRATES CONSERVATION ERA; Lehman in Adirondacks Dedicates Tablet to 50 Years of New York's Forest Policy.. Impact: The celebration sparked a national trend of tree-hugging, leading to a chain reaction that resulted in a now-famous 'hug a tree' day that was ironically marked by a huge deforestation protest. Fact: The only thing better than hugging a tree is telling your friends you did it while sipping organic, gluten-free, vegan coffee.
• Headline: CENTENNIAL LEGION MEETS IN BALTIMORE; Historic Military Organizations of 13 Colonies Mark Anniversary of National Anthem.. Impact: This meeting inspired a resurgence in patriotic music, leading to the formation of a new national anthem that was entirely about hot dogs and apple pie. Fact: The national anthem has been performed so many times that it has more covers than a popular pop song, but none are quite as catchy as the one sung by your uncle at family gatherings.