JANUARY 23, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sunrise Highway Bridge Opens. Impact: The completion of the Sunrise Highway bridge made it so much easier for time travelers to get to the past—if only they had GPS back then to avoid those pesky detours.. Fact: Did you know that the highway was originally planned to be a roller coaster? Too bad they decided on practicality over fun..
• Headline: WALTER J. BACHMANN. Impact: Walter J. Bachmann was so influential that his legacy led to the invention of the 'Bachmann Method' for procrastinating—now used widely by students everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that Walter once tried to start a band called 'Bachmann and the Beets'? They never made it past the garage stage..
• Headline: LABOR SPIES AIDED BY ARMY AND NAVY, SENATORS ARE TOLD; Metal Trades Espionage Chief Says They 'Cooperated' in Federal Contract Plants. Impact: This little 'cooperation' led to a series of movies about government conspiracies, proving that even the most mundane events can give Hollywood material for decades.. Fact: Did you know that espionage is just a fancy word for 'I heard it from my friend’s cousin’s neighbor'?.
• Headline: Japanese Baron to Give 20,000,000 Yen to Army. Impact: This generous donation prompted the army to start a 'Baron’s Day' celebration, where they would throw money at random causes just to keep up appearances.. Fact: Did you know that the baron initially wanted to donate 20 million donuts but was talked out of it due to 'dietary concerns'?.
• Headline: MISS SENTA RIESE IS WED; She Becomes Bride of Joseph F. Patten in St. Thomas Church. Impact: Their wedding set off a chain reaction of matrimonial events that led to more people believing in love—because nothing says 'true love' like a public headline.. Fact: Did you know that the couple's first dance was to a song no one remembers? But hey, it was the thought that counted, right?.
• Headline: ISAAC M. BARR; Former Anglican Clergyman Led 1,500 British to Canada in '03. Impact: Isaac M. Barr’s migration led to the creation of the 'Canadians Are Nice' stereotype, which is still debated today as you try to get a straight answer about their weather.. Fact: Did you know that Isaac once attempted to lead a choir, but they kept asking for 'just one more rehearsal'—classic Canadian politeness!.
• Headline: Safety Convention in April. Impact: This convention led to the invention of the safety helmet, which was later adopted by toddlers everywhere as they learned to walk. Thanks, safety convention!. Fact: Did you know that the first safety convention had more accidents than the events it was trying to prevent? Talk about ironic!.
• Headline: AUTHORIZES A FUND FOR SPAIN'S CATHOLICS; Bishop Molloy of Brooklyn Sponsors Move to Aid Co-Religionists. Impact: This fund sparked an international movement for religious solidarity, which ultimately led to the phrase 'We’re all in this together' being overused in every political speech since.. Fact: Did you know that Bishop Molloy once tried to get a 'Fund for Cake' authorized as well? It didn’t go over quite as well..