APRIL 28, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Senate Voting on Tax Changes 1936. Impact: When the Senate decided to cut the stock transfer tax, the wealthy investors in their mansions thought they were in the clear. Little did they know, this tax cut would encourage a generation of new millionaires to invest in the stock market—leading to bubble after bubble, ultimately resulting in a few epic financial crashes. Thanks, Senate!. Fact: Did you know that 'razing' actually means to destroy? Because that's what the stock market does to dreams every few years..
• Headline: Massive Turnout for Police Detective's Funeral. Impact: This tragic event may have led to a renewed focus on mental health within police departments. Although, it’s probably just led to more paperwork and a few 'thoughts and prayers' posts on social media.. Fact: Police suicides are often a reminder that even the bravest among us can struggle with inner demons. Mental health awareness might have been a better headline!.
• Headline: CUTTEN VICTORY IS HINTED; Various Other Decisions Handed Down by Supreme Court.. Impact: Cutten's hinted victory was like a pebble in a pond, causing ripples that would eventually lead to a flood of litigation around alcohol distribution laws. Who knew the fate of beer was so intricately tied to the Supreme Court?. Fact: Remember when alcohol was illegal? Yeah, thanks to the Supreme Court, that was a short-lived party pooper!.
• Headline: RITES FOR TAMMANYYOUNGJ; Services to Be Held on Coast for 'Good Luck Actor' Today,. Impact: The funeral of Tammany Youngj was a somber reminder that the entertainment world can be just as tragic as any drama. It led to a generation of actors pledging to take better care of their mental health, albeit while living in a city that keeps raising rents.. Fact: Being an actor is just like being in a relationship—everyone loves you until you need a favor, then suddenly, they're all busy..
• Headline: Walter Hampden Making His Adieu as the Poet With the lonstrous Long Nose.. Impact: Walter Hampden's farewell as Cyrano de Bergerac marked the end of an era for theatrical noses everywhere. This event inspired a fashion trend for oversized facial features, culminating in a bizarre period of theatrical makeup that lasted decades.. Fact: Cyrano de Bergerac: proving that you can be a romantic hero if you just have enough nose to match your ego!.
• Headline: ART STUDENTS WIN 35 SCHOOL PRIZES; Honors Bestowed at Annual Commencement of National Academy of Design. ELEVEN MEDALS INCLUDED Traveling Scholarship Goes to Montclair Girl -- Ohio Youth Wins President's Award.. Impact: The art students winning prizes not only boosted their careers but also instigated a long-standing rivalry that would eventually lead to pretentious art critiques and the rise of Instagram influencers posing with abstract paintings. Art, everyone!. Fact: Winning a prize in art school is like winning a participation trophy—everyone gets one, but only a few actually matter..
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES. Impact: The literary world was forever impacted by the musings of Bates and Carlson, leading to an explosion of book clubs and the endless debate over 'what it all means.' The more things change, the more they stay the same!. Fact: If you want to sound smart at a dinner party, just throw around the names Bates and Carlson. Bonus points if you mispronounce them!.