MARCH 2, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kennedy's Arrival in England, 1938. Impact: Kennedy's arrival in England set off a chain reaction leading to the eventual global obsession with air travel, culminating in the rise of the Kardashians. Who knew a simple prediction could lead to reality TV?. Fact: Fun fact: The first transatlantic flight by a commercial airline didn't happen until 1939, so kudos to Kennedy for being a bit optimistic!.
• Headline: Controversial Profits Tax Proposal in 1938. Impact: The debate over the profits tax led to a secret society of business moguls forming in basements across America, plotting to overthrow taxes with a deliciously ironic twist: they started selling lemonade instead.. Fact: Did you know that the profits tax debate sparked more heated discussions than a family dinner at Thanksgiving?.
• Headline: ENTOMBED DOG RESCUED; Iowa Girl Greets Pet After He Was 10 Days in Fox Den. Impact: The rescue of the entombed dog sparked a nationwide movement for pet rights and the establishment of a 'Canine Freedom Day,' where all dogs would be allowed to roam free... until they chewed up the furniture.. Fact: Fun fact: This incident inspired countless comic strips featuring heroic dogs, leading to the eventual creation of 'Scooby-Doo.'.
• Headline: WALTER IN AMSTERDAM; Guest Conductor Says He Has No Idea of Quitting Austria. Impact: Walter's refusal to quit Austria led to a series of baffling musical trends that confused future generations—if only he had known about music streaming!. Fact: Did you know that guest conductors often have more dramatic exits than rock stars? Just without the groupies!.
• Headline: THE PLAY; Opening of Leonard Sillman's Revue, 'Who's Who,' Under Elsa Maxwell's Sponsorship. Impact: The opening of 'Who's Who' inadvertently inspired a generation of gossip columns, leading to the phrase 'who's who' being used in every high school reunion since.. Fact: Fun fact: Elsa Maxwell was known for her parties, which were probably more exclusive than a secret society of caffeine-addicted introverts..
• Headline: Venezuelan Engineer Arrives. Impact: The Venezuelan engineer’s arrival led to an unexpected boom in electrical equipment manufacturing, which then caused a nationwide shortage of electricians who were too busy binging reality shows.. Fact: Fun fact: The engineer probably brought back more than just knowledge—he likely brought a ton of weird electrical gadgets that no one wanted..
• Headline: OTHO FULTON DIES; RADIO INVENTOR, 70; Devised Method of Facsimile Transmission of Pictures or Printed Matter WAS PIONEER IN HIS FIELD British Experimenter Said to Be First to Send Photograph Over Long Distances Developed Special Paper Former Army Officer. Impact: Otho Fulton's death marked the end of an era, leading to a resurgence in facsimile technology, which ironically became obsolete before anyone could say 'fax it to me.'. Fact: Respectfully, Fulton revolutionized communication, paving the way for the ultimate irony: everyone now prefers texting over faxing!.