MARCH 12, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: England's First Technicolor Film Premiere. Impact: If 'Wings of the Morning' hadn't dazzled audiences with its vibrant colors, we might still be watching everything in glorious shades of gray. Imagine a world where 'The Wizard of Oz' was just a dreary documentary about Kansas life.. Fact: Did you know that the first color film was actually a black-and-white film that someone accidentally spilled paint on? Just kidding, but it was a risky endeavor—thank goodness they didn't accidentally create a horror flick instead!.
• Headline: Archbishop Praises NYC Generosity. Impact: The Archbishop's kind words about American generosity might have sparked the idea for future diplomatic missions—because nothing says 'let's be friends' like a compliment about your hospitality.. Fact: Fun fact: When he praised American generosity, he was probably just happy about the free refills on coffee!.
• Headline: N. Y. U. Mails Track Bids. Impact: This benign event likely set off a chain reaction of paperwork that could eventually lead to the invention of email. Who knew that track bids could change the course of communication history?. Fact: Did you know that mailing track bids was basically the 1930s version of sending a text? 'Hey, did you send that bid? LOL!'.
• Headline: Hornell Opposes Negro CCC. Impact: Hornell's opposition to the CCC for Negroes was just one small pebble in the pond of racial equality, rippling through time to inspire future civil rights movements—though, unfortunately, not in the way they intended.. Fact: Did you know that Hornell is known for its pottery? Clearly, they had the wrong idea about what to do with their clay—should have molded some common sense instead!.
• Headline: White-Whiskered Belgian Senators FightAfter Rexist Colleague Slaps a Liberal. Impact: Ah, a slap that could change political decorum forever. This incident could have inspired future politicians to keep their hands to themselves—well, at least until Twitter came along.. Fact: Fun fact: This slap is believed to have been the first recorded instance of a political debate going completely off the rails. They should have just brought pies!.
• Headline: WAR ON SPAIN LAID TO ITALY BY MADRID; Loyalist Officials Hold Time Has Come to Admit Conflict Is an International One VALENCIA PLANS PROTEST 30,000 Blackshirts Reported Fighting at Guadalajara in Four or Five Divisions General Held in Command Valencia Plans Protest 30,000 Italians Fighting. Impact: This accusation of Italian involvement set the stage for international intrigue, proving that even in the midst of war, nations could play the blame game like pros. It's like a soap opera, but with more artillery.. Fact: Did you know that during the Spanish Civil War, some of the best writers and artists of the time were also involved? Hemingway didn't just write about wars—he practically had a front-row seat!.
• Headline: Japanese Premier's Home Is 'Assassination-Proof'. Impact: By making his home assassination-proof, the Premier inadvertently inspired future leaders to invest in home security—who knew that a simple renovation could have such global implications?. Fact: Did you know that 'assassination-proof' is just a fancy way of saying 'really good locks'? I mean, who knew all it took was a deadbolt and some paranoia!.
• Headline: BOSTON SYMPHONY HAILED BY HEARERS; Koussevitzky Directs One of Most Brilliant Concerts of Orchestra's Career. Impact: This concert likely inspired a wave of future performances, leading to the rise of the hipster classical music scene—where everyone pretends to understand what a sonata is.. Fact: Did you know the Boston Symphony's secret to brilliance is just a lot of coffee and a dash of drama? It’s like the backstage of a Broadway show, but with more violins!.