JANUARY 9, 1957

Full News Archive

• Headline: Yugoslavs Visit Moscow for Energy Talks. Impact: When Yugoslavs flew to Moscow, they unknowingly set off a chain reaction that led to a series of awkward international meetings, where everyone tried to figure out how to share a reactor without burning down their own countries. Little did they know, this would eventually fuel the rise of energy efficiency memes decades later.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more powerful than an USSR reactor is the awkward tension in a room full of diplomats? It's basically a superpower all its own..
• Headline: Mayor Seeks State Powers for NYC. Impact: The mayor's plea for state-held powers sent shockwaves through city politics. This ultimately led to a never-ending cycle of mayors asking for help, budget groups forming support groups, and a city that became an expert in the art of asking for more money instead of solving problems.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more difficult than getting a budget group to agree on anything is getting a cat to take a bath. Spoiler alert: both are equally messy..