MAY 28, 1950

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dulles' Visit Sparks Treaty Speculation. Impact: As Dulles waltzed into Tokyo with his treaty talk, he unknowingly set off a chain reaction that led to a 1960s protest movement against U.S. presence in Japan. Who knew a handshake could stir up so much drama?. Fact: Did you know this was the same year Japan was also secretly perfecting its karaoke skills? Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: Mystic Museum's Unique Submarine Acquisition. Impact: This tiny submarine became the centerpiece of a bizarre cult that believed it was a time machine. One day, it led to an accidental 'submarine rave' in the Mystic Museum that confused many historians.. Fact: Did you know that this sub was so tiny it was actually used as a prop in a children's play about ocean safety? Talk about a career change!.
• Headline: Czechs Barred From U.S. Fair. Impact: This exclusion turned into a major diplomatic incident that inspired a new line of t-shirts saying, 'Czechs are cool too!' The slogan went viral, proving fashion can be a form of protest.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. Fair later had to apologize by sending a fruit basket to the Czech Republic? Because nothing says 'sorry' like a bunch of apples!.
• Headline: FRANCO LAYS PLANS TO IMPROVE FARMS; Spain Seen Shifting Emphasis in Economic Policy From Industry to the Soil. Impact: Franco's farm-focused policies led to an unexpected agricultural boom, which ultimately resulted in Spain becoming the world's leading producer of paella. Who knew potatoes could be so revolutionary?. Fact: Did you know that while Franco was busy with his farming plans, the Spanish were quietly perfecting their siesta skills? A nation of nappers, indeed!.
• Headline: Air-Pollution Control Equipment Is Spurred by Big Saving on Waste; By HARTLEY W. BARCLAY. Impact: The rise of air-pollution control equipment led to the invention of the 'clean air day,' which inadvertently sparked a competitive trend among cities to see who could be the 'freshest'—so fresh, they almost floated away.. Fact: Did you know that some towns took this so seriously they tried to sell 'fresh air' in bottles? The price was steep, but hey, it was bottled nature!.
• Headline: NEW HOME CENTER OPENS IN FLUSHING; APARTMENTS IN WESTCHESTER OVERLOOKING PARK. Impact: The opening of this home center initiated a housing craze that made Flushing the hottest real estate market—proving that even parks can't save you from skyrocketing rent prices.. Fact: Did you know that these apartments were marketed as 'park-view' even if the view was just a sliver of green? Nothing like a good ol' marketing stretch!.
• Headline: THE HOLLYWOOD FILE; FILMING A MOTION PICTURE ON THE SIDEWALKS OF NEW YORK. Impact: This film sparked a trend of street filming that led to the rise of 'New York as a character' in films, ultimately resulting in more movies set in New York than there are pigeons.. Fact: Did you know that during the filming, a pigeon stole the show and was offered a lead role in a sequel? Hollywood truly is a strange place!.