MARCH 3, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Gallery of Leading Ladies Exhibition. Impact: This led to the establishment of a secret Broadway society that checks the beauty standards of every new actress – because clearly, that's the most important thing in theater. Fact: Fun fact: 'beauty' in Broadway is often defined as how well one can sing while wearing a sequined dress and not tripping over the stage.
• Headline: UNRRA AID SUGGESTED; Dominican Republic Urges Use of League's Funds. Impact: This suggestion sparked a series of international meetings that eventually led to the creation of 'Aid Karaoke Nights' where countries sing about their aid struggles. Not a hit. Fact: The League's funds were so popular that they nearly caused a bidding war among countries – who knew charity could be competitive?.
• Headline: LEAVES BANK JOB. Impact: This seemingly mundane resignation triggered a chain reaction that led to the formation of a meme about bankers leaving their jobs – because who doesn’t love a good banker joke?. Fact: Resigning from a bank job is often considered a rite of passage into the world of 'I have no idea what I'm doing with my life.'.
• Headline: RED CROSS PASSES $1,000,000 MARK; THERE IS ONE HERE FOR YOU. Impact: Reaching the million mark led to a wave of celebrities jumping on the charity bandwagon, thinking they could help by just showing up – because that's how charity works, right?. Fact: The Red Cross's fundraising efforts were so effective that they could have funded a small country. Or a really extravagant party.
• Headline: Record-Run Negro Play. Impact: The success of 'Anna Lucasta' inspired a whole generation of playwrights to write about real-life issues, which is why we now have a plethora of dramas about existential crises and relationship woes. Fact: 641 performances is impressive, but it's nothing compared to the number of times I’ve had to sit through my relatives' holiday stories.
• Headline: THE FIRST CITIZEN OF EMPORIA; William Alien White's Autobiography-- A Heart-Warming American Success Story. Impact: White's autobiography became a bestseller, inspiring countless Americans to write their own stories, many of which were just about how they learned to cook instant noodles. Fact: The term 'success story' is often used loosely; just remember, a heart-warming tale can also include a cat who learned to open the fridge.