MAY 5, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Luckmans’ Appeal Request Denied. Impact: The rejection of the appeal in the Drukman murder case led to a series of courtroom dramas that inspired countless legal thrillers. If only the Luckmans had taken a different path, Hollywood might have never known the joy of courtroom epics.. Fact: Did you know that courtroom dramas are the only genre where lawyers can actually make money off their clients' misery? It's practically a win-win!.
• Headline: New Bathhouse for Colonial Park. Impact: The construction of a $1,000,000 bathhouse was so luxurious that it inadvertently inspired a nationwide trend in extravagant public restrooms, leading to an increase in 'restroom tourism'.. Fact: For just a million bucks, you could have a bathhouse or a small fleet of public toilets. Clearly, someone was very passionate about bathing in style!.
• Headline: SEC Proposes New Bond Default Regulations. Impact: The SEC's request for a wide code on bond defaults sent shockwaves through the financial world, leading to the eventual invention of the emoji to express the feelings of despair investors had when they heard the news.. Fact: Fun fact: the SEC has more acronyms than actual regulations. It's like a secret club, but everyone is just trying to decipher the language!.
• Headline: ARMY BASE BILL IS VOTED; House Approves Sale of Property to Newark for $2,000,000.. Impact: The sale of army base property to Newark for $2,000,000 inadvertently sparked a real estate frenzy, resulting in every ex-military base becoming a trendy loft. Who knew 'barracks chic' would become a thing?. Fact: Did you know that 'barracks chic' is actually a style? Just throw in some camouflage and you’re ready for both brunch and a surprise inspection!.
• Headline: Emperor on Way to Palestine; RAS NASIBA FLEES; NEGUS ON WARSHIP. Impact: The Emperor's escape to Palestine set off a chain of events that ultimately inspired a generation of travel bloggers to document their 'exotic escapes'.. Fact: Did you know that fleeing royalty is the original inspiration for modern-day travel influencers? #EscapeToParadise was a thing long before Instagram!.
• Headline: HASELTINE SHOWS HORSE PORTRAITS; Sculptor Exhibits Bronzes of Six Racers -- Models Are Lent by Owners. MAN O' WAR IS INCLUDED Paintings by Jack Earle, Tall Man of Circus, on Display at Delphic Studios.. Impact: The exhibition of horse portraits sparked a renewed interest in equestrian art, leading to a bizarre trend where people began commissioning portraits of their pets, resulting in numerous 'purr-fect' masterpieces.. Fact: Horse portraits have been around longer than selfies. If only horses could have their own Instagram accounts!.