JANUARY 4, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Elephants Cause Chaos in Uvira, 1936. Impact: The stampede of elephants in Uvira led to a sudden surge in tourism, which ironically resulted in a boom in elephant conservation efforts—who knew a rogue herd could save their species?. Fact: Did you know that elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors? Too bad they can't recognize the concept of 'personal space.'.
• Headline: Frederick and Finch Engagement Announcement. Impact: The engagement of Frederick and E E Frederick sparked a long line of confusing wedding invitations that would haunt future generations, leading to countless awkward family reunions.. Fact: Fun fact: Engagements used to be a big deal—now it's just a Facebook status update..
• Headline: GAS THEORY DROPPED IN ELMIRA BANK BLAST; New York City Bomb Expert Called In to Investigate $120,000 Explosion.. Impact: The Elmira bank blast led to a nationwide panic over bank security, which eventually spawned the 'do not put all your eggs in one basket' advice—thank goodness for that life lesson!. Fact: Fun fact: $120,000 in 1923 would be about $1.7 million today. That's quite a blast!.
• Headline: CITY PLANS REFUNDING.; $25,000,000 in Corporate Stock to Replace Short Term Notes.. Impact: The city planning to refund $25 million in corporate stock set a precedent for so many financial blunders that modern-day politicians still reference it as a classic example of how to mismanage public funds.. Fact: Did you know that corporate stocks can feel just like Monopoly money? Spoiler alert: They don’t actually help you build hotels..
• Headline: MISS WARDEN IS MARRIED.; Philadelphia Girl Is Bride of Henry D. Paxson Jr.. Impact: Miss Warden marrying Henry D. Paxson Jr. resulted in a long lineage of 'Warden-Paxson' children, who would eventually dominate spelling bee competitions with their uncommonly long hyphenated last name.. Fact: Did you know that marrying someone with the last name 'Warden' could mean you might be destined to take care of a lot of paperwork? Just a thought!.
• Headline: EnrightWeigang.. Impact: The engagement of B Enright caused a wild chain reaction of engagements in the local community, leading to the fastest-paced wedding season on record, where the phrase 'wedding crashers' took on a whole new meaning.. Fact: Did you know that engagements were once seen as a business transaction? Talk about putting the 'fun' in 'fundamental relationship structures.'.
• Headline: D.A.R. HONORS LEADER.; Mrs. William A. Becker Is Guest of Society at a Tea.. Impact: Mrs. William A. Becker being honored at a tea led to the conception of a 'ladies who tea' club that would eventually evolve into the modern-day book club—because who doesn’t love gossip with their chamomile?. Fact: Did you know that tea has been around for thousands of years? And yet, somehow, the art of small talk at tea parties remains a mystery..
• Headline: C.C.N.Y. SWIMMERS WIN.; Triumph Over Manhattan, 40-31, by Taking the Relay Event.. Impact: C.C.N.Y. swimmers winning against Manhattan led to a historic rivalry that would inspire countless motivational sports movies, complete with dramatic training montages and inspirational speeches.. Fact: Did you know that swimming is one of the few sports where you can literally drown your competition? Just kidding, please don’t try that at home!.
• Headline: Borenicht -- Klein.. Impact: The engagement of M Borgenicht and Borenicht led to a family debate over name pronunciation that would echo through generations—because who doesn’t love a good argument at the dinner table?. Fact: Did you know that the most common last name in the world is 'Li'? Talk about a name that won't cause a family feud!.