APRIL 17, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: British Destroyers for Greece in 1936. Impact: The delivery of these ships sparked a naval rivalry that led to the world's most awkward game of Battleship played by politicians in conference rooms, which still continues today.. Fact: Did you know that 'British ships' is just another way of saying 'vessels guaranteed to be in dry dock for half their lifespan'?.
• Headline: Fatal Clashes in Croatian Villages. Impact: This tragic event escalated tensions in the region, leading to a historical loop of conflict that somehow fueled the rise of really bad war movies. Thanks for that, history.. Fact: It’s a grim reminder that the battle between nationalism and fascism has never really gone out of style, much like bell-bottoms and reality TV..
• Headline: 2 AUSTRALIAN FLIERS LOST; Search Begun for Air Force Plane Missing in Desert Region.. Impact: The search for these fliers sparked a national obsession with desert survival skills, leading to countless misguided attempts at 'surviving' in the outback by people who couldn’t find their way out of a paper bag.. Fact: Did you know that if you look closely at desert survival shows, you can spot the exact moment when the host realizes they should have just stayed home?.
• Headline: ART IN REVIEW. Impact: This annual exhibition was the catalyst for the modern art movement, leading to the eventual creation of art that looks like a toddler threw paint on a canvas and called it 'The Meaning of Life.'. Fact: Did you know that this art review was the last time anyone took a critical look at art before social media turned every scribble into a masterpiece?.
• Headline: Minister to Austria Returns. Impact: The minister's return marked the beginning of a great travel boom, ultimately resulting in the existence of thousands of travel blogs that nobody asked for.. Fact: Did you know that if travel bloggers had been around back then, this minister would have returned with a sponsored post about the 'Top 10 Things to Do in Austria'?.
• Headline: TROTH ANNOBNCED OF JANE NORTHROP; Massachusetts Girl, a Vassar College Senior, Will Be Wed to Harding F. Bancroft. FIANCE IS STUDYING LAW Bride-Elect, of Noted Ancestry, Is Daughter of Headmaster of Roxbury Latin chool.. Impact: This engagement set off a chain of events leading to the creation of an entire genre of romantic comedies filled with misunderstandings and awkward family dinners.. Fact: Did you know that getting engaged is just the universe's way of saying, 'Congratulations! You just signed up for a lifetime of family gatherings and in-laws!'.
• Headline: STAFFS DRAFT PLAN TO GUARD BELGIUM; 3-Power Consultations End -- Agreement Drawn Up for Signature Today. FRENCH DO NOT ASK AID Military Leaders Express Faith in the Intrinsic Strength of the Nation's Forces.. Impact: This plan to guard Belgium ultimately resulted in more treaties than anyone could keep track of, leading to the world's most confusing game of diplomatic chess.. Fact: Did you know that drafting a plan to guard Belgium is much like building a sandcastle? It looks good until the tide of conflict comes in and washes it away!.
• Headline: SLUG MAKERS SENTENCED; Jailed for Manufacturing Tags Used to Defraud Subway.. Impact: The sentencing of these slug makers led to a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit goods, which eventually resulted in the rise of 'genuine counterfeit' merchandise.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing worse than being caught making subway slugs is realizing your entire life’s work has been reduced to a bad pun?.