OCTOBER 12, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: Success of Color Television Tests. Impact: The successful tests of color television led to a future where people would spend hours arguing over the color of a dress on the internet. Thanks, 1950s tech!. Fact: Did you know that the first color broadcast was so dazzling that people were convinced their TVs were broken when they switched back to black and white?.
• Headline: Desperate Act at Sea in 1945. Impact: This tragic event sparked a series of international discussions about human rights, eventually leading to the awkward yet necessary inclusion of 'Don't jump off ships' in deportation guidelines.. Fact: Did you know that Ellis Island was once the busiest immigrant inspection station in the United States, and now it's just a museum? Talk about a glow-up!.
• Headline: New Flats Open Amidst Housing Shortage. Impact: The opening of these remodeled flats led to a sudden influx of hipsters wanting to live in 'vintage' homes, which ultimately caused the price of avocado toast to skyrocket.. Fact: Did you know that 'remodeled flats' is just a fancy way of saying 'we slapped a coat of paint on it and called it a day'?.
• Headline: RIOS DUE HERE MONDAY; Plans Are Announced for Visit of President of Chile. Impact: The visit of the Chilean President resulted in a series of awkward diplomatic dinners where the phrase 'Do you have any recommendations for our menu?' was asked way too many times.. Fact: Did you know that when presidents visit, they often bring gifts? Let's hope he didn't bring a fruitcake..
• Headline: Philadelphia Budget Offered. Impact: The budget proposal led to a long history of budget cuts that resulted in city council members having to learn how to survive on ramen noodles and nostalgia.. Fact: Did you know that city budgets are like diets? Everyone agrees they need to cut back, but no one wants to give up pizza..
• Headline: Killing of Insane Germans ordered By Hitler, German Says in Court; Admits Edict Did Not Apply to Foreign Workers--Belsen Guard Calls Accuser Liar, Denies He Ever Saw Brutality. Impact: The chilling order from Hitler to kill 'insane Germans' created a dark legacy that continues to remind us of the horrors of unchecked power, leading to ongoing discussions about human rights and morality.. Fact: Did you know that the Nuremberg Trials were a direct result of the atrocities committed during WWII? Talk about a not-so-great historical chapter..
• Headline: $5,350,000,000 TAX CUT VOTED QUICKLY BY HOUSE, 343 TO 10; FIRST BIG SLASH IN 16 YEARS; SAVINGS DEMANDED Doughton and Martin Call for Slashes in Federal Spending 12 MILLION PAYERS FREED Bill Also Provides Reductions of $2,627,000,000 for Individuals, Cuts Business.. Impact: The House's quick tax cut vote eventually led to the modern American political circus, where tax debates are as common as debates over who should win 'American Idol.'. Fact: Did you know that tax cuts are basically politicians' way of saying, 'Look, I did something!' right before they get back to arguing about who gets the last cookie?.