SEPTEMBER 6, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Moneymaker's Name Change Announcement. Impact: The rebranding of W. H. Moneymaker led to a global shift in how people viewed financial success. Suddenly, everyone was adding 'maker' to their last names. You had people like John 'Moneymaker' Smith causing an influx of confusion at family reunions. Fact: Did you know that the term 'moneymaker' is often used in poker? Guess W. H. was just trying to up his ante in life!.
• Headline: Tragic Loss: Hal Roach's Daughter Passed. Impact: Hal Roach's daughter passing could have led to a chain reaction of comedic directors reconsidering their life choices. Imagine if she had written the next big slapstick hit! Comedy might have taken a very different turn. Fact: Hal Roach is known as the 'Father of Comedy.' Ironically, the only punchline he couldn't dodge was life itself.
• Headline: Fraser's Black Jack Wins Again In Manhasset Bay Club's Regatta; Shows Way to Victory Class in Second Test of Race-Week Series--Record Fleet of 161 Revels in Breeze Up to 20 Knots. Impact: Fraser's Black Jack winning led to a rise in competitive yacht racing, inspiring countless wannabe sailors. Many of whom now believe they're the next Captain Jack Sparrow, but can barely tie their shoelaces. Fact: The term 'regatta' comes from the Venetian word 'regata,' which means 'to contend for the prize.' Spoiler alert: it’s mostly just for bragging rights and a slight sunburn.
• Headline: Yugoslav to Head Council. Impact: The Yugoslavian leadership in the UN Council ignited a series of international diplomatic faux pas that would lead to a new genre of sitcoms based on clueless politicians. Who knew global politics could be so funny?. Fact: Yugoslavia was once a country that existed in a very complicated political landscape. Just remember, it’s not a party until a Yugoslav shows up with a map.
• Headline: WFTU WILL ASK U.N. FOR SPECIAL RIGHTS; Trade Union Group Appeals to 'Workers of World' in Move for 'Working Class' Voice. Impact: The WFTU’s appeal for special rights led to a dramatic increase in union membership worldwide. Suddenly, everyone wanted to be part of the 'working class voice.' Clearly, they missed the memo about the 'working class couch potato' movement. Fact: The WFTU stands for World Federation of Trade Unions. Yes, it’s as exciting as it sounds. Welcome to the most riveting meeting you never knew you wanted to attend!.
• Headline: 21 Die in Crash of Chartered Plane; Child, 2, Is Only Survivor in Nevada; THE LONE SURVIVOR OF A PLANE CRASH Violation Charged by CAA. Impact: The tragic plane crash and the lone survivor's tale became a cautionary story that inspired countless reality shows about survival. Who knew that a tragedy could lead to a genre that glorifies adversity?. Fact: They say the odds of being the sole survivor of a plane crash are about 1 in 29 million. So statistically speaking, you’ve got a better chance of winning the lottery… or being eaten by a bear.
• Headline: WALLACE STRESSES AMERICAS' DEMOCRACY. Impact: Secretary Wallace's emphasis on democracy prompted an international game of political hot potato, where nations tossed around the concept of democracy as if it were a live grenade. Spoiler: it didn’t end well. Fact: Pan Americanism is essentially the idea of unity across the Americas. It’s like trying to get all your exes to agree on a group vacation… not going to happen.
• Headline: Buda Returning to Auto Diesels. Impact: Buda's return to manufacturing diesel engines sparked a green revolution that ironically led to a surge in demand for eco-friendly diesel. It’s the kind of irony that makes you want to laugh and cry at the same time. Fact: Diesel engines were originally created by Rudolf Diesel in 1897. So really, if you have a problem with diesel, take it up with a man who’s been dead for over a century!.