NOVEMBER 23, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: Refugee Committee Appeals to UNO. Impact: This humble request to the UNO sparked an international debate about bureaucracy that resulted in the invention of the 'Committee of Infinite Meetings'. Nations still gather to discuss who should discuss the discussions.. Fact: The UNO stands for 'United Nations Organization', but some say it should stand for 'Useless Negotiations Ongoing'..
• Headline: Denver Wins Big Seven Championship. Impact: Denver's win led to a series of championship victories that eventually birthed the 'Championship Parade' phenomenon, where fans now celebrate their teams with parades that are more about the party than the actual sport.. Fact: In Denver, winning a title is considered a public holiday, which explains why no one ever seems to be working there..
• Headline: Argentina's Controversial Axis Relations. Impact: The accusations of Axis aid opened a Pandora's box of diplomatic relations that made future spy thrillers seem like kindergarten tales, ultimately inspiring Hollywood to create a new genre of 'spy versus spy' films.. Fact: The phrase 'Axis of Evil' later became a favorite buzzword in politics, proving that the worst ideas often come from the best intentions..
• Headline: Idle Pay Calls Foreseen From Michigan Lay-Offs. Impact: The Michigan layoffs triggered a series of economic measures that led to the creation of the 'Crying Over Spilled Milk' department, which assists those emotionally affected by job losses.. Fact: In Michigan, unemployment claims are like a high school popularity contest—everyone wants to be the one with the most..
• Headline: 12 Americans Hurt as Indians Riot Over Trial of Pro-Japanese Troops; 12 AMERICANS HURT IN RIOTS IN INDIA Police Commission Attacked Municipal Strike Expected. Impact: The riots in India led to diplomatic relations being strained, which in turn resulted in many future world leaders deciding that the best way to resolve issues is to just send a strongly-worded letter.. Fact: Riot control measures have come a long way since then; now they sometimes include a designated 'calm down' corner..
• Headline: DIPLOMATIC VIEWS DUE ON DEC., '41 RAID; Hull Will Testify at Hearing Today, With Welles and Grew Following Him Welles, Grew Will Testify DIPLOMATS' VIEWS DUE ON DEC., '41 RAID Lucas Asks for More Data. Impact: Hull's testimony about the December '41 raid led to a never-ending series of inquiries and hearings that ultimately inspired the phrase 'We need to talk about that', which has since been used in everything from therapy sessions to awkward family gatherings.. Fact: Testifying can be exhausting, especially when you realize you are just there to confirm what everyone already knows..