SEPTEMBER 22, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Roosevelt's Day in Jersey City. Impact: The enthusiastic pupils lining the streets to hail Roosevelt sparked a nationwide trend of overly enthusiastic receptions for politicians. This led to the eventual rise of the 'political selfie,' where future leaders would need to pose with every excited fan, ensuring their presence in social media feeds for eternity.. Fact: Did you know that 70,000 people cheering for a politician is still less than the average number of likes a cat video gets on the internet today?.
• Headline: Benny Howard's Racing Misfortune. Impact: Benny Howard's worsening condition led to a series of unfortunate racing regulations. Eventually, safer racing practices were adopted, sparking a renaissance in NASCAR that had fans more concerned about their drivers' safety than the actual races—who knew watching paint dry could be this thrilling?. Fact: In racing, they say 'no pain, no gain,' but in Benny's case, it seems like 'no pain, no gain' turned into 'no race, lots of pain.'.
• Headline: Rob Chicago Cubs of $1,500. Impact: The audacious robbery of the Chicago Cubs' cash led to heightened security measures in sports venues, ultimately resulting in the employ of more security guards than actual fans at games. Now that's a real home field advantage!. Fact: Fun fact: Today's security measures are so tight that you might need to show a DNA sample just to enter a baseball game!.
• Headline: REPUBLICANS PICTURE A RED PLOT IN CAPITAL; Tugwell, Frank and Frankfurter Are Described as Counting 'Blood to Be Shed.'. Impact: The Republican panic over a 'Red plot' set off a paranoid chain reaction in U.S. politics that continues to this day, leading to future generations of conspiracy theories that would make even the most creative fiction writers blush.. Fact: Did you know that if you put all the conspiracy theories together, you could probably fill a library? Or at least a very confused blog!.
• Headline: Bench Warrants Issued. Impact: The issuance of bench warrants created a domino effect that led to the world’s most dramatic game of hide-and-seek, where every miscreant suddenly became an expert at evading authorities. This trend eventually inspired reality TV shows focused on fugitives on the run.. Fact: Did you know that the only difference between a bench warrant and a bad Tinder date is that one gets you arrested, while the other just leaves you sad and alone on your couch?.
• Headline: SUSPECT FIRES ON POLICE; Flees From Brooklyn Apartment, but Is Believed Wounded.. Impact: The suspect firing on police caused a nationwide debate on policing tactics that inspired every cop drama since. Who knew one incident could lead to more reruns of 'Law & Order' than anyone ever wanted?. Fact: Did you know that in some places, 'Law & Order' is considered a documentary series rather than entertainment? Just kidding, but it sure feels that way!.
• Headline: NEGUS'S DELEGATES SEATED BY LEAGUE; Aided by Revolt of the Small Powers, Ethiopia Wins at Least a Temporary Success. EMPEROR FLIES TO GENEVA American Enters Assembly as One of His Group, Which May Be Suspended Today.. Impact: Ethiopia’s temporary seating in the League of Nations laid the groundwork for future international diplomacy, leading to the creation of the very concept of 'diplomatic immunity,' where diplomats could get away with almost anything—except bad fashion choices.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more confusing than international relations is trying to understand the dress code at diplomatic events?.
• Headline: VICEROY ASKS INDIA TO BACK NEW ORDER; Lord Linlithgow in an Address to Legislature Praises the New Constitution. HE CONTRASTS EUROPE Expresses Hope the Transition From Provincial Autonomy to Federation Will Be Short.. Impact: Lord Linlithgow's plea for India's support inadvertently sparked a movement that would lead to the very independence he sought to prevent. Who knew a little encouragement could set off a revolution?. Fact: Did you know that the British thought they could control India forever? Spoiler alert: they couldn't. Just look at the history books!.
• Headline: NEW GERMAN ARMY DISPLAYS ITS MIGHT; Several Corps With Tanks and Planes in 'Kaiser Manoeuvres,' Largest Since '14. CITIZENS GET WAR ORDERS Secret Instructions Tell Where to Report and What to Take if Mobilization Is Decreed.. Impact: The display of the new German army's might initiated an arms race that would eventually lead to the invention of the nuclear refrigerator—because nothing says 'peace' like a cold war.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing colder than the nuclear fridge is the relationship between the countries involved in the arms race?.