JUNE 13, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Elizabeth Jones' Garden Wedding in 1936. Impact: This delightful union set off a chain of matrimonial bliss, leading to an unexpected surge in floral arrangements and a nationwide obsession with garden weddings that still haunts us today.. Fact: Fun fact: Weddings have been known to cause people to lose their sense of time and money simultaneously..
• Headline: Central Park Skating Rink Reopens. Impact: The reopening of this rink sparked a roller skate renaissance that led to the introduction of disco balls and questionable fashion choices in the 70s. Thank you, park skating!. Fact: Did you know that every time someone falls while skating, a new 'ice cap' is formed in the universe? Just kidding, but it feels that way!.
• Headline: Quebec's New Premier Forms His Cabinet. Impact: This political shake-up sent shockwaves through the political landscape, resulting in an influx of fresh faces and an alarming increase in the number of coffee breaks taken by politicians.. Fact: Did you know that political cabinets are basically just game shows where the contestants try not to get voted off the island?.
• Headline: R.W.STRAUS TO GET PRINCETON HONOR; His Classmates of 1913 to Give Him Cup in Fostering Better Human Relations. 186 ON SENIOR HONOR LIST Alumni Celebration Will Be Marked by Parade and Sports Activities Today.. Impact: This honor created a ripple effect in academia, inspiring countless students to chase after hollow accolades rather than actual knowledge. The trophy case became the new library.. Fact: Did you know that in 1913, fostering better human relations was still a radical idea? Now it's just a polite way to avoid saying 'please don't be a jerk.'.
• Headline: CATHOLICS CREATE TWO NEW PARISHES; Will Be Set Up by Brooklyn Diocese in Cambria Heights and Bellerose, L.I., Area. THREE ATTAIN PASTORATES Changes Also Are Made for 42 Assistants and 29 New Priests Are Assigned.. Impact: The establishment of these parishes contributed to the creation of a neighborhood bingo culture that would thrive for decades, eventually leading to the invention of the 'Bingo Hall of Fame.'. Fact: Did you know that there are more bingo games played weekly than there are people who actually understand the rules?.
• Headline: SOCIETY FOLK AID FUND; Attend Opening of Tony Sarg's 'Streets of Paris' in Luna Park.. Impact: The opening of this whimsical attraction inadvertently inspired generations of theme parks, ultimately leading to the creation of bizarre attractions like 'The World's Largest Ball of Yarn.'. Fact: Fun fact: 'Streets of Paris' had nothing to do with France, but everything to do with funnel cakes and cotton candy!.
• Headline: MAN AND BOY, 7, SHOT; Knitting Mill Worker Wounded by Gunman in Auto.. Impact: This tragic event highlighted the ongoing issue of urban violence, leading to community activism and a new wave of calls for gun control that echoed through the decades.. Fact: While this incident was devastating, it serves as a poignant reminder of how much work we still need to do to ensure safety in our communities..
• Headline: RUTGERS TO AWARD 305 DEGREES TODAY; Sir Gerald Campbell to Speak at 170th Commencement Exercises in Gymnasium. PROCESSION ON CAMPUS Alumni to Form Honor Guard for Graduates -- $187,360 in Gifts Announced for Year.. Impact: The awarding of these degrees set off a chain reaction of graduates feeling overqualified for entry-level jobs, leading to an everlasting cycle of 'Can I get an internship?'. Fact: Did you know that the average graduate spends more time looking for a job than they did in college? #FunTimes.
• Headline: 15 INJURED AS LIFT PLUNGES 8 FLOORS; Elevator in 42d St. Building Shattered After Rebounding on Springs at Bottom. VICTIMS THROWN IN HEAP Nine Women Students in Car -- Operator Says Emergency Brake Failed to Work. 15 INJURED AS LIFT PLUNGES 8 FLOORS. Impact: This elevator disaster led to stricter safety regulations, inadvertently causing countless office workers to be late for meetings while waiting for a functioning lift.. Fact: Did you know that elevators are the only places where people pretend to be busy while avoiding eye contact? It's an art form!.
• Headline: 111 AT LAWRENCEVILLE RECEIVE DIPLOMAS; Dr. Heely, Headmaster, Awards Prizes at the School's 126th Commencement Exercises.. Impact: This event reinforced the belief that diplomas are just fancy pieces of paper, sparking debates about their true value that continue to this day. Spoiler: they still don’t pay rent.. Fact: Did you know that graduation caps were originally designed as a way to make students feel more important than they actually are?.