NOVEMBER 14, 1944

Full News Archive

• Headline: Supreme Court Schedules AP Pleas Hearing. Impact: The Supreme Court's decision to set a date for AP pleas caused a ripple effect that led to the establishment of mandatory court schedules, which in turn resulted in the invention of the calendar app. Yes, your smartphone is partly a product of this court hearing. Thanks, Justice!. Fact: Did you know that this set a precedent for all those annoying reminders on your phone? You can thank your local court for your over-scheduled life..
• Headline: Tragic Death of War Correspondent J Terry. Impact: The tragic death of war correspondent J Terry in Leyte sparked a surge of interest in war journalism, leading to the creation of more dramatic war films and series. Imagine the 'Breaking Bad' of war stories, but with less meth and more shrapnel.. Fact: War correspondents have a way of making the front lines sound like a thrilling vacation destination. Spoiler alert: it’s not..
• Headline: Challenges in Post-War Palestine Market. Impact: The struggle of H Viteles to arrange U.S. supplies post-war paved the way for the rise of international supply chains, which eventually led to Amazon. Yes, your two-day delivery is rooted in the chaos of post-war Palestine. You’re welcome.. Fact: And here you thought supply chain issues were a 21st-century problem. Nope, they’ve been around since before your grandparents were born!.
• Headline: Pearl Harbour Joins the Wac. Impact: Mrs. Pearl O Harbour joining the WAC caused an uptick in military-themed baby names, leading to a generation of children who grew up with names like 'Pearl' and 'WAC'—imagine the confusion at school roll call.. Fact: Pearl O Harbour? Talk about a name that makes you feel like you’re destined for greatness—or at least a good history lesson..
• Headline: AMERICANS GIVE UP LIUCHOW AIR BASE; Withdrawal Is Preceded by Demolition -- 14th Harries Japanese From New Fields AMERICANS GIVE UP LIUCHOW AIR BASE. Impact: The evacuation of Liuchow air base by the Americans signaled a shift in military strategy, leading to the use of more covert operations. This eventually inspired countless spy movies where the hero always escapes at the last second. Spoiler: that's never realistic.. Fact: They say history repeats itself, but I doubt anyone in Hollywood got their inspiration from actual military strategy. Just saying..
• Headline: MUNICIPAL LOANS. Impact: Municipal loans became the cornerstone of modern city financing, eventually leading to the creation of municipal bonds that are now the bane of high school economics class. Thanks to all those bond offerings, we can now appreciate the thrilling world of finance.. Fact: If you think municipal bonds are boring, just remember: they’re the reason your town has nice parks and that one weird statue nobody understands..
• Headline: Churchill Supports French On Occupation of Germany; CHURCHILL BACKS FRENCH ON REICH. Impact: Churchill's support for a separate French zone in Germany paved the way for post-war European politics that eventually led to the EU. So, every time you complain about EU regulations, remember: it all started with Churchill playing favorites.. Fact: Let’s be honest, Churchill was just trying to keep the French happy. It’s like appeasing your roommate so they don’t eat your leftovers..
• Headline: FIRST LADY SPEAKS TO STUDENTS OF BROOKLYN COLLEGE. Impact: Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt speaking to students initiated a long tradition of First Ladies engaging with education, leading to a plethora of historical figures who believed talking to students would change the world. Spoiler: it didn’t.. Fact: Every First Lady since has been trying to inspire youth, probably while their kids are home playing video games instead. Priorities, right?.