NOVEMBER 19, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jean Guillini: Champion and Rescuer. Impact: If Jean Guillini hadn’t hidden all those revolutionaries under his swim cap, Belgium might have been a fashion capital instead of a chocolate one. Who knew swimming could lead to a revolution? Next, we’ll find out that synchronized swimming was a secret military training program.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing harder than winning five swimming championships is keeping your allies dry while hiding from the authorities?.
• Headline: Nationalists Advance on Changchun in 1945. Impact: Had the Nationalists succeeded sooner, we might have skipped a few decades of turmoil, but then again, we wouldn't have the thrilling plot twists of modern Chinese history. Who doesn’t love a good cliffhanger?. Fact: Did you know the Great Wall was originally built to keep out invaders? Turns out it also makes a great backdrop for a Nationalist photo op!.
• Headline: SUGGESTS GIFTS FOR GI'S; Red Cross Lists Many Presents, Especially for Hospitalized. Impact: This initiative probably inspired the modern trend of gift baskets that nobody really wants. The only thing better than a fruitcake is a fruitcake from the Red Cross, right? It set a precedent for the 'care package' that continues to baffle soldiers today.. Fact: Fun fact: The most requested gifts from soldiers are often just socks. Apparently, no one ever tells you that war is cold on your feet!.
• Headline: Elevator Strike Award Protested. Impact: If only the protesters had used their elevator skills to rise above the situation rather than getting stuck at ground level. This strike probably led to the invention of the phrase 'taking the stairs' as a metaphor for hard work.. Fact: Did you know that elevator operators once had a union? But then they decided it was too much of a lift for them!.
• Headline: NEW GUIDE GUARDS JOBLESS BENEFITS; State Unemployed May Turn Down Offer if Work Is Below Top Skill. Impact: This guide created a generation of unemployed people who became extraordinarily picky about jobs. Thanks to this, we now have professionals who refuse to work unless it involves artisanal coffee brewing or rooftop yoga.. Fact: Did you know that unemployment benefits are often called 'the world's slowest job application'? It's true; it takes longer than waiting for a bus in a snowstorm!.
• Headline: Women's Exposition Closes. Impact: The closing of this exposition might have set back women’s rights movements by at least a few weeks, or inspired a new wave of female empowerment. Let’s just say it’s a good thing they didn’t have social media back then, or we’d still be hearing about it!. Fact: Did you know that women's expos often had more attendees than men’s, proving once again that women can multitask better than men can organize?.
• Headline: SHELTER IN QUEENS FOR CHILDREN URGED. Impact: This recommendation likely led to a flurry of local activism and community support, setting a precedent for future shelters. If only the authorities could have solved all problems with a simple urge!. Fact: Did you know that Queens is home to more cultures than most countries? So, of course, a shelter there would be more diverse than a UN meeting!.