JANUARY 20, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: Truman Urges Unity on Inauguration Eve. Impact: Truman's call for unity was like a butterfly flapping its wings, leading to decades of political bickering over who gets to call the shots in a democracy. Spoiler: it's never the people.. Fact: Did you know that while Truman was unifying the nation, people were still debating over whether pineapple belongs on pizza? Some things never change..
• Headline: Hornsby's Club Purchase Proposal Declined. Impact: Hornsby's rejected offer started a long-standing tradition of club owners rejecting offers, leading to the rise of 'the one that got away' stories in every bar across America. Cheers to missed opportunities!. Fact: Fun fact: this rejection probably led to Hornsby's lifelong pursuit of finding the perfect club—spoiler alert: he never did..
• Headline: FRANK ATKINS LORD, POLICE EX-OFFICIAL. Impact: Frank Atkins Lord's exit from the police force led to a series of bizarre crime-fighting strategies that would have made for a great sitcom. Picture it: 'Lord & Order: Special Victims Unit.'. Fact: Did you know that Frank once tried to solve a case using only a rubber chicken and a deck of cards? The results were 'hilarious,' if not effective..
• Headline: FINANCIAL NOTES. Impact: The financial notes from this meeting led to a decade of economic jargon that would confuse even the most seasoned accountants. It's like a secret language, but with more spreadsheets.. Fact: Did you know that financial notes are often mistaken for the plot of a really boring novel? Spoiler: they both have a lot of twists and turns..
• Headline: UNIONS' AID ASKED BY HOME BUILDERS; Committee Will Meet CIO and AFL to Seek Cooperation in National Campaign Retiring President Named Building Needs Discussed Negro Dwellings Planned. Impact: The home builders' plea for aid sparked a movement that would lead to countless DIY home improvement shows, proving that if you can't get help, you might as well try to fix it yourself—horribly.. Fact: Fun fact: The first time someone tried to build their own home, they ended up with a 'unique' structure that looked more like a modern art exhibit than a house..
• Headline: Australian Art Prize Awarded. Impact: The Australian Art Prize award was a turning point in the art world, leading to a sudden influx of artists trying to cash in on the 'winning aesthetic.' Spoiler: it involved a lot of paint splatters.. Fact: Did you know that winning the Archibald art award is considered more prestigious than winning an Oscar in Australia? Because who needs movies when you have art?.