SEPTEMBER 24, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: Navy Star Undergoes Appendectomy. Impact: Had Ploszay not had his appendix removed, he would have been too busy being a Navy star to invent the modern-day selfie, forever altering the course of social media history.. Fact: Did you know that appendectomies were once considered a high-risk procedure? Now, we just take selfies while waiting for our avocado toast!.
• Headline: Formation of Air Board for Pan-American Aid. Impact: This board's formation led to the unification of air laws, which then inspired airline safety announcements, leading to the legendary 'please ensure your seatbelt is fastened' line that haunts us all.. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing more convoluted than air travel laws is trying to figure out how to assemble IKEA furniture..
• Headline: Major Registration for Absentee Voting. Impact: The registration of those soldiers for absentee voting set a precedent for future generations to realize that voting while serving is a thing, leading to the future invention of voting booths in combat zones—because democracy waits for no one.. Fact: Absentee voting is basically the adult version of 'I’m too busy to play,' but with much higher stakes..
• Headline: OLD IRISH STEAMER LOST; City of Waterford in Collision -- Norse Freighter Sunk. Impact: The loss of the City of Waterford set off a chain reaction of maritime laws that ultimately led to stricter safety regulations, preventing future generations from drowning in paperwork or the ocean.. Fact: Maritime disasters were the original 'survival of the fittest'—except instead of nature, it was just poorly navigated ships..
• Headline: PINK STAR SINKING AS BERLIN SEES IT; To Sail Under Panamanian Flag Called Favorite Way to Evade Our Neutrality Act. Impact: The sinking of the Pink Star led to increased scrutiny of flags and shipping practices, which gave rise to pirate-themed parties—because who doesn’t want to evade taxes on the high seas?. Fact: Sailing under a different flag is like wearing a disguise at a party—except instead of avoiding awkward conversations, you might be avoiding international law..
• Headline: FINDS A NEW RACE HIGH IN THE ANDES; Dr. Monge, Peruvian Scientist, Says 'Stratosphere Man' Is Physiologically Unique. Impact: Dr. Monge’s discovery led to a series of evolutionary studies that eventually inspired superhero movies—because who wouldn’t want to fly around like Stratosphere Man?. Fact: Stratosphere Man: the only guy who can literally take your breath away, and not just because he’s really high up..
• Headline: Argentina Acts to Foil Nazi Move; Seizes Airports; Army Chiefs Meet; ARGENTINE TROOPS BLOCK NAZI MOVES. Impact: Argentina’s decisive action against Nazi moves not only changed the course of World War II but also sparked a revival of the phrase 'not on my watch'—a slogan that would later grace too many motivational posters.. Fact: Seizing airports: the original way to show your disapproval without having to actually say anything—perfect for introverts!.
• Headline: Nicaragua Nine Off for Cuba. Impact: The Nicaragua Nine's journey to Cuba inspired future generations to realize that spontaneous trips can lead to great adventures—or a great hangover, depending on the choices made.. Fact: Traveling to Cuba: the original way to say, 'I’m going on an adventure!' before Instagram made it a competition..