JUNE 18, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Directors in Airlines Leadership. Impact: The election of these two directors led to the establishment of a secret society within the airline industry. They quietly spent decades plotting how to make flying as inconvenient as possible—thus, the modern TSA was born. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more turbulent than airline politics is your in-flight meal options.
• Headline: Miss Adrianna Tuttle I Event. Impact: Miss Adrianna Tuttle I's rise to prominence inspired a series of fashion trends that would eventually lead to the invention of high-waisted jeans. Fashion historians are still recovering. Fact: Did you know that the I in 'Miss Adrianna Tuttle I' stands for 'I can't believe this is my life'?.
• Headline: Ickes Proposes East Coast Oil Export Ban. Impact: This warning triggered a chain reaction leading to the rise of alternative energy sources. Ironically, today's electric cars often run on oil-derived electricity. Fact: In a shocking twist, Ickes later tried to stop people from exporting their opinions on social media. Spoiler: It didn't work.
• Headline: Canadian Boy Flies With Knox. Impact: The Canadian boy’s flight with Sec Knox sparked a series of transatlantic friendships that eventually led to the creation of the first international 'Sorry' convention. Fact: Did you know that this flight may have been the first instance of 'plane buddying,' where two people are forced to be friends for a few hours?.
• Headline: Marcosson Gets Hospital Post. Impact: Marcosson's appointment to the Cancer Memorial Hospital board set off a wave of hospital bureaucracies that would later inspire countless sitcoms about dysfunctional medical staff. Fact: Before this post, Marcosson thought 'hospital board' was a new trendy fitness regime. Spoiler: It wasn’t.
• Headline: ARMY'S CONTRACTS IN DAY $7,506,712.83; Many Concerns in the New York Area Listed Among Awards. Impact: This massive expenditure led to a nationwide trend of military contracts being scrutinized, which ironically caused the government to spend even more on paperwork. Fact: Did you know that $7,506,712.83 is also the exact amount you need to spend to get a single toilet seat in the military?.
• Headline: BANKERS CHECK UP ON DOLLAR DEALS; Sales of Large Currency Bills Especially Under Scrutiny in Light of New 'Freezing' FOREIGN EXCHANGE IS DULL Canada's Control Board Gives New Transfer Rules Relative to Dominion's Money. Impact: This banking scrutiny led to the rise of underground money laundering operations disguised as art galleries, fundamentally changing how we view modern art. Fact: Did you know that large currency bills are just like your grandma's secret cookie jar? Everyone knows about it, but no one dares to touch it.
• Headline: 1,200 PAY TRIBUTE TOT.J.CURRAHHERE; Republican County Leader, Recovering From Injury, Praised at Dinner DEMOCRATS ATTEND EVENT Party Slate-Making Likely to Be Taken Up Soon Under His Command. Impact: The bipartisan attendance at this dinner surprisingly led to a brief moment of harmony in politics, which quickly faded once dessert was served. Fact: Isn't it funny how a dinner can bring political rivals together? Too bad they don’t serve common sense at the buffet.
• Headline: FRENCH PUT CHECK ON ALLIED DRIVE; Report Merdjayoun Retaken in Push South of Damascus -- British Gain on Coast FRENCH PUT CHECK ON ALLIED DRIVE CONFUSION CLOUDS PICTURE IN THE LEVANT. Impact: This event altered military strategies for decades, leading to the creation of the phrase 'French check' that would later confuse countless chess players. Fact: Did you know that the French military has a long history of checks and balances? Too bad they often forget to cash them in.