JANUARY 3, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bullfighting Amidst a Cityquake. Impact: The matador's triumph over the bull sparked a nationwide obsession with bullfighting that led to the invention of the first-ever bull-shaped piñata. This piñata later became the centerpiece of birthday parties, inadvertently causing countless sugar-induced meltdowns among children everywhere.. Fact: In a stunning display of priorities, 24,000 people chose to watch a bullfight during an earthquake. That's some serious commitment to entertainment!.
• Headline: Jackson's Governorship Bid Intensifies in 1938. Impact: The political maneuvering around Jackson’s governorship paved the way for the future 'Labor Party Latte,' a drink that became synonymous with hipster politics, resulting in a bizarre increase in coffee shop meetings the world over.. Fact: Jackson's campaign strategy was so complicated it probably required a flowchart. Meanwhile, the average voter still struggles to understand why their coffee costs $5..
• Headline: Ellis V. Brown Landmark Case. Impact: The case of Ellis V. Brown was so riveting that it inspired a generation of courtroom dramas, leading to the eventual rise of binge-watching as a popular pastime. This ultimately caused a global decline in outdoor activities.. Fact: Ellis V. Brown: because sometimes, the law really is just a never-ending soap opera!.
• Headline: Carling Powder 'Bomb' Straightens Police Hair. Impact: The 'bomb' scare from hair curling powder led to an unexpected spike in the popularity of natural hairstyles, which would later inspire the 'No More Bombshells' movement in the beauty industry.. Fact: Who knew hair products could inspire so much panic? Next time someone complains about a bad hair day, just remind them it could be worse—like thinking their hair product is a bomb..
• Headline: Municipal Bond Yield Rises. Impact: As municipal bond yields rose, it triggered a nationwide fascination with investing, leading to a bizarre trend of people calling their pets 'Bonds' in hopes of increasing their value. Spoiler alert: it didn't work.. Fact: Municipal bonds: the only thing more boring than watching paint dry, yet somehow still manages to be a hot topic at dinner parties..
• Headline: MISS EMMA C. MANN HAS HOME BRIDAL; Garden City Girl Is Married to Henry de V. Williams Jr.Attended by Sister SHE HAS TWO BRIDESMAIDS Bride, an Alumna of Adelphi, Is Descended From Early Trinity Church Rector. Impact: Miss Mann's wedding sparked a nationwide trend of 'Bridal Wars,' where brides began to outdo each other with increasingly extravagant weddings, culminating in a reality TV show that would change the wedding industry forever.. Fact: Emma C. Mann’s wedding was likely so fancy that even the cake had its own Instagram account. #BrideGoals.
• Headline: JEWS DENY ANY PLAN TO FIGHT PERSECUTORS; British Leader as Well as Those in U. S. Know Nothing of Meeting in Switzerland. Impact: The denial from Jewish leaders regarding plans to fight back against persecution inadvertently led to the rise of community-based activism, paving the way for future social movements that would spread across the globe.. Fact: When it comes to fighting back, sometimes saying 'no' is just the beginning of a much bigger conversation. History loves a plot twist!.
• Headline: RENTER IS OPTIMISTIC; Head of Fashion. Originators Says Quality Levels Stand. Impact: The optimism in the fashion industry led to a brief but intense phase of 'Quality Over Quantity' slogans, which was promptly ignored in favor of fast fashion and a wardrobe crisis that continues to this day.. Fact: Fashion optimism is like a bad haircut—everyone thinks it looks great until it’s too late to change it!.