SEPTEMBER 15, 1952

Full News Archive

• Headline: Taft Campaigns for Eisenhower in 1952. Impact: Taft's campaign kickoff inadvertently inspires the invention of the modern campaign slogan. Years later, every politician would be forced to come up with catchy phrases that mean absolutely nothing. Fact: Taft was known for his size and was the heaviest president in U.S. history. Guess he was trying to weigh down the competition!.
• Headline: Stevenson Victory Predicted in 1952. Impact: The prediction of Stevenson’s victory set off a chain reaction of political analysts using crystal balls instead of actual data. This trend leads to the eventual rise of political horoscopes. Fact: Eisenhower and Taft had a bit of a 'frenemy' situation, proving that even in politics, you can have beef without being on the same team.
• Headline: Polansky Takes Charge at C.C.N.Y.. Impact: Polansky's appointment plants the seed for every amateur athlete to dream of coaching, leading to a future where everyone thinks they can run a team from their couch. Fact: Coaching is just a fancy way of saying 'I know more than you do, and I'm going to yell at you about it.'.
• Headline: West Berlin Trucking Strike Is Called to Fight Red Delays; TRUCK STRIKE SET BY WEST BERLINERS. Impact: This strike prompts a chain of events that leads to the invention of the 'Uber Eats' concept, where people can get food delivered without the hassle of actual truckers. Fact: Striking truckers were likely just trying to make sure they got their fair share of coffee breaks. Who knew a coffee crisis could lead to a food crisis?.
• Headline: Belmont Stable Fire Destroys 24 Horses; 24 HORSES PERISH IN FIRE AT BELMONT. Impact: The tragic fire at Belmont Stable leads to stricter fire codes in stables everywhere. This, in turn, inspires a series of 'Fire Safety Dance' videos that would become a viral sensation decades later. Fact: Horses are known as 'the silent companions'—but in this case, they were way too silent, unfortunately.
• Headline: General's Trip to Midwest and South Gets Under Way; Timetable for Stops on Tour. Impact: Eisenhower's trip to the Midwest and South inadvertently sparks a love for road trips in America, leading to the construction of thousands of diners that serve terrible coffee and amazing pie. Fact: Eisenhower's itinerary probably included more stops than a toddler at a candy store—only with less sugar and more political nonsense.
• Headline: OUTPUT AND JOBS SLUMP IN EUROPE, U. N. STUDY SHOWS; Economic Report Emphasizes Failure to Counter Inflation and Capital Goods Lack PARIS CHIDED ON EXPORTS Rise in Production of Coal and British Steel Are Termed Only Favorable Signs OUTPUT AND JOBS SLUMP IN EUROPE. Impact: The economic slump in Europe leads to the creation of the first 'recession-themed' board games, where players can simulate the joy of losing money and friendships. Fact: If only the economy had a reset button, like our old video games. Too bad life doesn’t come with a cheat code.
• Headline: Infant Volcano May Give Clue to Shifting Earth Crust. Impact: The discovery of the infant volcano leads to a surge of interest in geology, resulting in a generation of kids who would rather stare at rocks than do their homework. Fact: Volcanoes: nature’s way of reminding us that sometimes, things get really heated before they explode. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?.
• Headline: 3 HOODLUMS ATTACK DOCTOR IN HOSPITAL. Impact: The attack on the doctor leads to stricter security measures in hospitals, inadvertently paving the way for the rise of the 'medical drama' genre, where doctors are always fighting for their lives. Fact: If only those hoodlums had known that attacking a doctor could lead to an episode of 'Grey's Anatomy'—they might have thought twice.