JULY 27, 1958

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Soldiers Seized in Beirut Incident. Impact: The quick release of the paratroopers from Beirut set off a chain reaction. Their captors, realizing they were just holding on to some really bad tourist souvenirs, decided to start a travel agency instead, inadvertently boosting tourism in Lebanon.. Fact: Fun fact: those paratroopers were probably just looking for a good falafel and ended up in a hostage situation instead..
• Headline: Eisenhower Advocates UN Role in Mideast Talks. Impact: Eisenhower's emphasis on the U.N. sparked a movement for international diplomacy that ultimately led to the invention of the world's longest-running soap opera: 'As the World Turns.'. Fact: Did you know Eisenhower once tried to make a reality show about the U.N.? It was called 'Survivor: Diplomacy Edition.'.
• Headline: CARACAS JUNTA TOLD OF PRESIDENCY DEAL. Impact: The political maneuvering in Caracas paved the way for future candidates to realize that sometimes, the best way to win is to simply refuse the presidency and let chaos reign, resulting in a series of questionable reality TV shows featuring politicians.. Fact: Did you know that Dr. Caldera was actually offered a role in a telenovela? His life was so dramatic, they couldn't resist!.
• Headline: DANCE: REGIONAL; Civic Ballets Become Annual Events In Various Sections of Nation. Impact: The rise of civic ballets across the nation led to an unexpected ballet craze that resulted in a secret society of dancers who could solve crimes through interpretive dance.. Fact: Did you know the first ever 'Civic Ballet Crime Scene Investigation' was performed in a laundromat? Cleanliness is next to godliness, after all..
• Headline: Slippery Problem: World Butter Surplus; Producing Nations Meet Barriers to Exports. Impact: The world butter surplus led to the invention of the 'Margarine Wars', where nations fought over who could keep the most butter in their fridges, ultimately leading to a global butter stockpiling movement.. Fact: Did you know some people actually prefer margarine? They must not know about the secret buttery underground society..
• Headline: U. S. JORDAN MOVE IS HELD UNLIKELY; Help Short of the Sending of Troops to Amman Will Be Continued. Impact: The U.S. hesitance to send troops to Jordan sparked a trend of sending care packages instead, which somehow led to the most successful international postal service ever—'Troops in a Box'.. Fact: Did you know that troop care packages contained more snacks than actual military gear? Priorities, right?.
• Headline: The Week in Finance; Most Active and Strongest Market In Many a Month Posts New Highs. Impact: The financial market's highs inspired the creation of the 'Market High Five'—a handshake so vigorous, it became an Olympic sport by 2030.. Fact: Did you know that 'highs' in the market don't actually make you taller? But they do make your wallet feel good!.
• Headline: YARBOROUGH WINS TEXAS SENATE BID; Liberal Is Primary Victor -- Gov. Daniel Renominated. Impact: Yarborough's Senate victory inspired a trend of liberal policies that eventually led to the establishment of a 'Bureau of Non-Ironic Mustaches' in Texas, promoting a new fashion statement.. Fact: Did you know that Yarborough’s mustache had its own fan club? It was a serious contender for 'Best Supporting Actor' at the Texas State Fair..