OCTOBER 24, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ship Lost Off Jamaica in 1935 Storm. Impact: The loss of the ship off Jamaica prompted the invention of the life raft, which later became mandatory for all ships, leading to an unexpected surge in the inflatable pool toy industry.. Fact: Did you know that heavy seas are just Mother Nature's way of saying, 'Not today, sailors!'?.
• Headline: Mexico Seeks Foreign Investment in 1935. Impact: President Cardenas's charm offensive for foreign investors led to a mad scramble for beach resorts and tequila factories, eventually resulting in the creation of 'Spring Break' as we know it today. Thanks a lot, Cardenas.. Fact: Did you know that Mexico's six-year plan is actually just a long, elaborate excuse to throw the best fiestas?.
• Headline: BOYS' CLUBS ARE FORMED.; Westchester Recreation Board Urges Experimental Units.. Impact: The formation of boys' clubs in Westchester was the first step towards the eventual creation of the Boy Scouts, which then led to the highly competitive cookie-selling empire we know and love today.. Fact: Fun fact: Boys' clubs were originally intended for outdoor activities, but quickly devolved into endless video game tournaments..
• Headline: WORLD BAN DEMANDED FOR FILM ABOUT SPAIN; Paramount Warned by Madrid to Cease Exhibitions of 'The Devil Is a Woman.'. Impact: Paramount's film ban created a ripple effect where filmmakers learned to play it safe, resulting in a cinematic universe filled with endless sequels and remakes instead of original content. Thanks, Spain!. Fact: Did you know that 'The Devil Is a Woman' was actually a documentary about Hollywood casting practices?.
• Headline: U.S. EXPORTS MOUNT ON GOODS FOR WAR; Italy Received Large Shares in September Before President Banned Arms Shipments.. Impact: The surge in war-related exports led to a boom in the defense industry, which would later become a major player in politics, turning the phrase 'It's just business' into a national motto. Who knew war could be so profitable?. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'War is hell' was almost replaced with 'War is a great way to boost GDP' until someone realized that sounded a bit too optimistic..
• Headline: FLASH OVER CITY HELD TO BE LARGE METEOR; Dr. Fisher Doubts That Flaming Object Seen by Many Tuesday Was Very Near Earth.. Impact: The meteor sighting sparked a minor panic that eventually led to the creation of countless sci-fi films, where aliens are either friendly or just really bad at intergalactic communication. Thanks a lot, Dr. Fisher.. Fact: Did you know that most meteors are just space debris and not the harbingers of doom that Hollywood makes them out to be? Sorry, aliens!.
• Headline: 526 Americans on Roma.. Impact: The arrival of 526 Americans on the Roma was a pivotal moment in transatlantic travel, leading to the eventual rise of travel influencers who would document their fabulous lives while sipping overpriced cocktails.. Fact: Fun fact: The first thing Americans do when they arrive in New York is try to find a decent bagel. Spoiler alert: it's harder than it looks!.
• Headline: ON NAVY SELECTION BOARD; High Officers Named by Swanson to Recommend Promotions.. Impact: Swanson's appointments to the Navy selection board led to a series of promotions that involved an unhealthy amount of golf outings and a new definition of 'merit-based' that had more to do with networking than skills.. Fact: Did you know that Navy officers are actually trained to play golf before they can command a ship? It's all about the swing!.