MAY 6, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wreaths for Women at Hall of Fame. Impact: This seemingly innocent tribute set off a chain reaction that led to the establishment of many women's rights movements, which in turn inspired a future generation of women to wear pants. Yes, pants. You’re welcome, world.. Fact: Did you know that without those wreaths, we might still be dressing like it's 1800? Thank goodness for floral tributes!.
• Headline: Ethiopian Ruler's Flee to Safety. Impact: The Ethiopian chiefs' dramatic escape sparked a series of naval races, eventually leading to the invention of speedboats and competitive yacht clubs. Who knew fleeing could lead to luxury leisure activities?. Fact: Fun fact: 'Negus' is a title in Ethiopia, not just a name for a bad reality TV show character!.
• Headline: Significant Estate Appraisal in 1936. Impact: Mrs. Belknap's estate, passed down to her siblings, inadvertently funded a future generation of DIY home renovation shows. Can you say 'new kitchen'?. Fact: Did you know that $488,891 in 1920s money is roughly equivalent to a small mansion today? Talk about family inheritance goals!.
• Headline: 4,500 PRISONERS DEAD; Paraguay Has Only 1,800 Remaining to Return to Bolivia.. Impact: The staggering number of dead prisoners led to a renewed interest in prison reform, which eventually inspired a whole genre of crime documentaries. Thanks, Paraguay!. Fact: Did you know that the prison population can sometimes rival a small country? Let’s hope they don’t start a buy-one-get-one-free deal!.
• Headline: GEORGE WASHINGTON SUES; First President's Namesake Asks High Court to Review Tax Case.. Impact: Washington’s tax case became a pivotal moment in American history, inadvertently inspiring the phrase 'No taxation without representation'—which definitely didn’t end up with any tea parties or revolutions. Nope, not at all.. Fact: Fun fact: Even the founding fathers had to deal with tax problems. Who knew they were just like us, but with powdered wigs?.
• Headline: Front Page 1 -- No Title. Impact: When the court set aside those indictments, it created a loophole that eventually allowed for a plethora of political scandals. Thanks for nothing, justice!. Fact: Did you know that corruption scandals are like the cockroaches of politics? No matter how many you squash, they just keep coming back!.
• Headline: SIGMA XI ADMITS 63 AT COLUMBIA; 59 Students and 4 Faculty Members Enter the Honorary Scientific Society.. Impact: The admission of 63 new members to Sigma Xi sparked an elite scientific society arms race, leading to the eventual creation of nerdy scientific debates over coffee that still haunt us today.. Fact: Fun fact: Sigma Xi members are basically the Avengers of the science world—minus the capes and superpowers..
• Headline: TWO CAMERAS INSTALLED; Photo Equipment to Be Used on Both Courses at Belmont.. Impact: The installation of cameras at Belmont led to a revolution in sports broadcasting, paving the way for reality TV and endless slow-motion replays. Thanks, cameras!. Fact: Did you know that before cameras, people had to rely on their memories? Imagine that chaos during photo finishes!.
• Headline: Defeat of French in 1862 Is Celebrated in Mexico. Impact: Celebrating the defeat of the French in 1862 solidified a sense of national pride that led to the world's most confusing holiday traditions—because nothing says 'victory' like a piñata.. Fact: Did you know that this defeat was so significant that it inspired a whole generation of Mexicans to rethink their relationship with French pastries? Sacré bleu!.