MARCH 6, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Petition for Indian Democracy in 1946. Impact: Had Attlee embraced democracy for India, perhaps the Beatles would have sung 'All You Need is Democracy' instead of love. Imagine how different the 60s would have been!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complicated than India's transition to democracy is understanding the British penchant for tea and crumpets.
• Headline: Naval Maneuvers Near Gibraltar Planned. Impact: This naval test in Gibraltar set the stage for future 'Gibraltar' themed parties where everyone pretends to be a sailor. Who knew naval power could inspire such terrible costume choices?. Fact: Did you know that the British Navy has more ships than they have puns about ships? Spoiler: it's a lot!.
• Headline: U.S. Supports China Against Soviet Demands. Impact: By insisting on a role in Manchuria, Byrnes inadvertently set off a chain of events that led to future diplomatic meetings being scheduled on increasingly awkward Zoom calls. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more tangled than Manchuria's political situation is the average American's Netflix queue.
• Headline: BRITON SPEAKS OUT; DISTINGUISHED VISITORS AT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE CHURCHILL HITS RUSSIAN POLICIES Appeasement Is Opposed Churchill Drops Serious Note Churchill, Truman in St. Louis. Impact: Churchill's opposition to appeasement led to future generations believing that 'negotiating' was just a fancy term for 'talking loudly and getting nowhere.'. Fact: Did you know Churchill’s speeches were so impactful that they could have inspired a whole generation of motivational speakers? 'Keep Calm and Carry On' is practically a mantra now!.
• Headline: ICKES BACK TODAY AT PAULEY'S PLEA; Recall to Stand at Hearing Is Announced as Tydings Hits Alleged Prejudgments M'ARTHUR SENT PRAISE Navy Post Nominee Also Makes Public Messages From Gen. Clark and Harriman Documentary Evidence Due Praised by University Head Record on Oil Sales Lauded. Impact: Ickes' return to the hearing stage put the idea in people's heads that public hearings could be more like reality TV. Who wouldn't tune in for that drama?. Fact: Fun fact: Hearing about hearings is like watching paint dry, but with more intrigue and less actual paint.
• Headline: PERON THREATENS TO SWAMP RIVAL; His Control of Both Houses Is Also Indicated--Decree Nationalizes Newsprint. Impact: Peron's nationalization of newsprint may have inadvertently led to the invention of the term 'fake news' when journalists had to find creative ways to report without actual paper. Fact: Did you know that if Peron had focused on social media instead, we might have been reading about the 'Nationalization of Tweets' instead?.
• Headline: BRITISH 'INDICTED' IN JEWISH PAGEANT; Name of Churchill Is Booed at Rally Here--Mead Calls for Opening of Palestine. Impact: The booing of Churchill at the Jewish pageant might have prompted future political figures to invest in better crowd control strategies, or at least better earplugs. Fact: Did you know that Churchill’s speeches could sometimes be met with boos? But hey, at least they weren’t thrown tomatoes. That’s progress!.
• Headline: Elected Vice President Of Young & Rubicam, Inc.. Impact: Harding's rise in advertising could have led to a world where we market everything from toothpaste to existential crises. Imagine the slogans!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing harder than selling soap is trying to sell people on the idea of paying for soap ads. Welcome to capitalism!.
• Headline: French Report Indo-China Accord. Impact: The French accord with Viet Nam could have set the stage for future peace treaties that are just as effective as trying to negotiate with a toddler over dessert. Fact: Did you know that the French also tried to negotiate with a baguette once? It didn’t go well, but at least they had a good meal afterward!.