JULY 16, 1954

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Life of George S. Wilson. Impact: George S. Wilson's existence led to a butterfly effect where every 'George' born after his time has had to compete for attention. Sorry, George Clooney.. Fact: Did you know that George S. Wilson is not related to Wilson Phillips, despite how much we all wish that were true?.
• Headline: John T. Fanning's Historic Contributions. Impact: John T. Fanning's name has traveled through time, influencing future generations to become increasingly creative with their initials. Thanks a lot, John T.!. Fact: Fun fact: If you rearrange the letters in 'John T. Fanning', you get 'I am nothing'. Coincidence? I think not..
• Headline: Missionaries Attend Dr. Mead's Session. Impact: Dr. Mead's address to missionaries sparked a wave of inspirational speeches that eventually led to the rise of TED Talks, where people now just talk about ideas instead of doing anything.. Fact: Did you know that at least 50% of all missionaries secretly wish they had opted for a career in stand-up comedy instead?.
• Headline: X.W.L XqTZ, 95,] SURETY HEAD, DIESI; Chairman of the'American Co.I Was Legislative Sponsor of I ' Statehood for Wyoming I. Impact: Ferdinand W. Lafrentz's legislative sponsorship for Wyoming statehood ultimately led to countless debates about whether the state even exists. Spoiler alert: it does.. Fact: Did you know that Wyoming is home to more cows than people? This might explain their reluctance to hold a population census..
• Headline: Mme. Pandit Ends London Visit. Impact: Mme. Pandit's London visit ended up causing several future diplomats to ignore their own time zones, leading to a series of embarrassing 'whoops' moments.. Fact: Did you know that 'Mme.' is short for 'Madame'? You'd think they would have just gone with 'Lady' to avoid confusion..
• Headline: PROTESTS TEACHER JOBS; Jersey A.F.L. Building Council Says It May Picket Schools. Impact: The protests led by the Jersey A.F.L. Building Council ultimately inspired a long legacy of picketing that continues today, albeit with less effective results than they hoped for.. Fact: Did you know that picketing is just the adult version of throwing a tantrum in a grocery store? Same energy, different signs..
• Headline: 80 'RISKS' OUSTED BY ARMED FORCES; Wilson Reports to Senators on Last 4 Months -- Says 392 Cases Are Pending 80 'RISKS' OUSTED BY ARMED FORCES. Impact: The ousting of 80 'RISKS' from the armed forces set a precedent that would ripple through military history, leading to future security screenings that are now on par with a bad Tinder date.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'security risk' could just as easily refer to someone trying to cook pasta without following the instructions..
• Headline: MRS. ANNA M. OWEN. Impact: Anna M. Owen's name might not ring a bell, but it has been whispered throughout time as a reminder that some people are just destined to be footnotes.. Fact: Did you know that Anna M. Owen once considered a career as a stand-in for movie stars? Turns out, she was just too good at being herself..
• Headline: 72 Australians Arrive. Impact: The arrival of 72 Australians in Vancouver sent ripples through the fabric of international relations, leading to an endless supply of 'G'day mates' echoing across borders.. Fact: Fun fact: Australia is the only country that is also a continent. So, really, they get to call themselves a two-for-one deal..
• Headline: GOULD LEAVES THE TIMES; Radio-TV Editor to Join C.B.S., Inc., as Information Adviser. Impact: J. Gould's departure from the NY Times for CBS marked the beginning of a trend where journalists would hop around networks like they were playing musical chairs, but no one wanted to take a seat.. Fact: Did you know that radio and TV editors are basically the time travelers of media? They just keep jumping from one era to the next!.