JUNE 29, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: Final Draft for Undergarment Prices Adopted. Impact: Thanks to the ceiling on undergarment prices, fashion designers had to get really creative with fabric scraps. Thus, the rise of the 'torn and trendy' style was born, which, ironically, became a hit among hipsters in the 2000s.. Fact: Did you know that the maximum price for undergarments was partly responsible for creating the first 'fashion emergency' hotline? Yeah, because nothing says 'emergency' like a broken strap..
• Headline: Navy Officers Oppose New Uniform Changes. Impact: The uniform shift led to a secret society of disgruntled navy officers who started a black market for vintage uniforms. This eventually fueled a thriving underground fashion scene known as 'Navy Chic' – very exclusive, very nautical.. Fact: Fun fact: officers complaining about uniform expenses is a tradition as old as uniforms themselves. It's basically the military's version of a group therapy session..
• Headline: GASOLINE INCREASE FOR SOME WORKERS; Mileage Lost Through Recent Cuts in B and C Coupons Will Be Restored. Impact: The gasoline increase for war workers led to a series of bizarre gasoline-themed protests, including a 'Fill Her Up' parade, which inadvertently made people think more about fuel efficiency – the irony is delicious.. Fact: Did you know that coupon clipping became a competitive sport during this time? Yes, there were trophies for the 'Best Clipper' – a thrilling event that no one remembers..
• Headline: Malta Planes Attack Sicily. Impact: The attack on Sicily by Malta planes accidentally inspired the famous Sicilian recipe for 'bombed pizza' – which actually became a hit in local pizzerias, proving that war can lead to culinary innovations.. Fact: Fun fact: the heavy anti-aircraft fire made the pilots so nervous that they accidentally invented a new aerobatics maneuver known as the 'dive for pizza'..
• Headline: U.S. AIR POWER SEEN SHATTERING AXIS; Aircraft Yearbook for 1943 Says We Now Have Plane Supremacy on 9 Fronts. Impact: The U.S. gaining air supremacy led to a bizarre competition between military pilots to see who could land the most ridiculous maneuvers – this eventually inspired a reality show called 'Top Gun: The Real Life Edition'.. Fact: Did you know that the aircraft yearbook had a section called 'Most Likely to Crash'? Spoiler: it was always the same few pilots who thought they were invincible..
• Headline: Mackenzie King Replies To Attack on Ministers. Impact: Mackenzie King's responses to attacks on his ministers led to a series of political memes that would somehow survive until the digital age, proving that sarcasm is indeed timeless.. Fact: Did you know that King once replied to a question about his ministers with a single raised eyebrow? It became a sensation; political communication has never been the same since..
• Headline: LANGMUIR'S WIDOW DIES; She Was Accidentally Overcome by Gas a Month Ago. Impact: Mrs. Langmuir's accidental death led to increased safety protocols surrounding gas use, which ironically caused a spike in the popularity of scented candles. Who knew tragedy could smell so good?. Fact: Did you know that Arthur C. Langmuir once tried to invent a gas detector that was also a dinner bell? It didn't work out, but it was a delicious concept..