JULY 11, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nichols Craft Wins Goose Race. Impact: Nichols's victory led to a chain reaction where boat enthusiasts started to wear flamboyant hats to races, inadvertently starting a trend that led to the invention of the 'Regatta Hat' – a fashion statement that confused historians for decades.. Fact: Did you know that regattas are basically just fancy boat races? So, if you ever wondered why your uncle insists on wearing his 'lucky' boat shoes, now you know – it's not luck, it’s just a poor fashion choice..
• Headline: Rev. Houck's Call to Action. Impact: Rev. Houck’s speech inspired a generation to believe in the power of positive thinking, which eventually led to the creation of self-help books. Unfortunately, that also birthed the 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' classes that we still endure today.. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing growing faster than the nation was the number of pamphlets being handed out at Rev. Houck's sermons. Seriously, they could have filled a small library..
• Headline: Lois Jotter's Canyon Adventure. Impact: Lois Jotter’s adventurous night led to a newfound respect for women in exploration, causing a butterfly effect that resulted in a wave of female adventurers. This ultimately led to the invention of the 'pack rat-napped' survivalist camps, which ironically also attracted actual pack rats.. Fact: Did you know that spending a night with red ants and pack rats is not a recommended form of glamping? And yet, Lois Jotter somehow made it sound like an Instagrammable moment..
• Headline: Schirmer-Foy Gain Golf Laurels At Essex Fells Club by 3 and 2; Defeat Kellerman and Lawrence in Final of Invitation Tourney After Upsetting Whitehead and Hopper in Morning Summaries of the Matches. Impact: Schirmer-Foy's unexpected victory led to the proliferation of the phrase 'upset victory' in sports commentary, which eventually spiraled out of control. Now, it’s used in everything from golf to who gets the last donut in the office kitchen.. Fact: Did you know that golf is the only sport where you can lose five balls and still call it a good day? Schirmer and Foy, however, played like they were on a mission to find every lost ball in the county..
• Headline: BUDGE ANNEXES TITLES; Takes Czechoslovak Singles and Wins Doubles With Mako. Impact: Budge's triumph in tennis sparked a competitive spirit that led to a worldwide increase in tennis clubs, many of which still exist today, but with questionable dress codes that would make any fashionista cringe.. Fact: Did you know that tennis players have a secret handshake? Just kidding, they’re too busy trying to figure out who has the better serve to bother with that nonsense..
• Headline: Buyers Approve Dress Styles. Impact: The approval of new dress styles by buyers caused a ripple effect in the fashion industry, leading to countless 'what were they thinking' moments in the decades to come, particularly in 1980s fashion.. Fact: Did you know that fashion buyers have the incredible power to determine what trends make it to the masses? It’s like they’re the gatekeepers of glam… or just really good at ignoring common sense..
• Headline: 1,800 See Play at Sing Sing. Impact: The performance at Sing Sing marked a moment when the arts met incarceration, leading to the belief that even prisoners deserve culture. This eventually resulted in the 'Prison Broadway' movement, which was both a hit and a crime in itself.. Fact: Did you know that a play at Sing Sing can be more riveting than most reality TV shows? At least the plot twists are genuine and not scripted by someone in a boardroom..
• Headline: Need Today Is for 'Conscious Christianity' Or Knowledge of Beliefs, Dr. Glenn Asserts. Impact: Dr. Glenn’s call for 'Conscious Christianity' sparked a wave of self-reflection that echoed through the ages, leading to modern movements where everyone claims to be 'spiritual but not religious,' resulting in countless confusing conversations at coffee shops.. Fact: Did you know that 'Conscious Christianity' is just a fancy way of saying 'I meditate and still eat gluten'? It’s all the rage, but good luck trying to define it..
• Headline: CHICAGO HEAD QUITS F. B. I.; Brown Says Congress Deprives Agents of Security. Impact: Brown's resignation sent ripples through the FBI, causing a chain reaction of subsequent resignations that led to the infamous 'FBI Trust Fall,' a team-building exercise that was never repeated due to excessive awkwardness.. Fact: Did you know that when the head of the FBI resigns, it’s a little like a musical chair game, only with more suits and less fun? Good luck finding a seat!.