APRIL 26, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Record Phone Usage in 1936. Impact: If only 1936 knew that those clunky phones would lead to people having heated arguments over text messages instead of face-to-face! We're talking about the inception of passive-aggressive emojis and endless group chats.. Fact: Did you know that back in 1936, people actually had to talk to each other without the luxury of silent thumbs? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Hospital Fundraising Campaign Launches. Impact: This fund-raising effort paved the way for hospitals to start treating patients with overpriced band-aids and luxury waiting rooms. Thanks to this, we now have hospitals resembling five-star hotels—without the five-star service.. Fact: Fun fact: In 1936, $600,000 could actually buy you a small island. Now, it barely covers a few hours in the ER..
• Headline: Stepin Fetchit Injured in Car Accident. Impact: This tragic event not only impacted Stepin Fetchit's career but also highlighted the dangers of Hollywood's fast-paced lifestyle. It led to the increased demand for more safe sets and maybe a few less high-speed chases in scripts.. Fact: In a world where every actor is doing their own stunts, it’s a reminder that maybe the real danger isn’t the elevated pillars but the egos involved..
• Headline: J. TYSON FORKER. Impact: The mystery of J. Tyson Forker has left historians scratching their heads. This headline could have inspired a decade of conspiracy theories about a spy or an unassuming hero saving the day. Spoiler: we still have no idea who he is.. Fact: Rumor has it that J. Tyson Forker was actually a time traveler. Or, you know, just a guy with an unfortunate name..
• Headline: Gertrude Durkin Married. Impact: Gertrude's marriage might have set off a chain reaction of weddings, leading to the world being overrun by awkward receptions and Uncle Bob's questionable dance moves. Thanks, Gertrude!. Fact: Fun fact: Every wedding since Gertrude's has involved at least one person regretting their choice of outfit. It’s tradition, really..
• Headline: ORCHESTRA FINANCE TO UNDERGO SURVEY; Nation-Wide Symphony Plan Will Begin With Study of 2 Groups in Rochester. Impact: This survey inadvertently led to the rise of classical music being used in every dramatic movie moment. Who knew a couple of groups in Rochester could orchestrate (pun intended) a cinematic revolution?. Fact: Did you know that orchestras have been known to conduct surveys? Apparently, they’re not just good at playing music; they’re also good at crunching numbers... for fun!.
• Headline: KEEP UP TO DATE, CHURCHGOER URGED; Those Who Sigh for 'Good Old Days' Would Find Them Dull, Rev. Wendell Phillips Says. Impact: Rev. Phillips' plea led to the rise of modern church services that incorporate everything from rock bands to coffee shops, proving that even spirituality can use a glow-up.. Fact: Isn't it funny that church services now often feature more coffee than scripture? Welcome to the 'holy caffeine' movement!.
• Headline: Streams in Westchester Will Get 25,000 Trout. Impact: The introduction of 25,000 trout into Westchester streams started a fishy chain reaction, leading to the world’s first-ever fish beauty pageants. Who knew trout had such a flair for the dramatic?. Fact: Fun fact: Those trout were probably more popular than the average local politician. Fish really do know how to swim with the current!.
• Headline: Girls Depict Maimonides's Life. Impact: This depiction of Maimonides' life opened the floodgates for future generations to dramatize important historical figures, paving the way for Shakespearean-style reenactments of grocery store trips.. Fact: You'd think girls depicting Maimonides would have led to a surge in philosophy majors, but no, it just made for some interesting dinner conversations..
• Headline: $12,500 IS RAISED AT ACTORS' BENEFIT; Music of 'La Guardia and His Boys' Headlines the Show at the Metropolitan. Impact: The success of this benefit led to a long-standing tradition of celebrities raising money for causes while simultaneously reminding us that they earn more in a single Instagram post than most people do in a year.. Fact: Isn’t it ironic that actors raise money for causes while charging $12,500 for a selfie? Charity has never looked so glamorous!.