OCTOBER 27, 1958

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sudan and Nile Waters Accord Anticipated. Impact: Sudan's agreement over Nile waters led to an epic water feud that would inspire countless reality shows about family feuds over property rights. Just imagine the drama!. Fact: Did you know that this agreement was so important that it made the Nile River consider changing its name to 'The River of Drama'?.
• Headline: Mrs. Roosevelt's Concerns on Hogan's Candidacy. Impact: Mrs. Roosevelt's indecision on Hogan set a precedent for political candidates to forever be haunted by the ghost of 'who should I vote for?'—a question that haunts voters to this day. Fact: It's interesting to think that while Mrs. Roosevelt was agonizing over her vote, millions were simply distracted by television reruns of shows that would eventually be canceled!.
• Headline: ALGERIA BLUNDER ON PARIS BID SEEN; Tunisians and Moroccans Favor Agreeing to Parley on Conditional Basis ALGERIA BLUNDER ON PARIS BID SEEN. Impact: Algeria's blunder over the Paris bid triggered a series of diplomatic missteps that eventually led to a global game of political musical chairs, where everyone is left standing and no one gets a seat. Fact: Did you know that this incident was the precursor to the phrase 'let's talk about it over coffee'—which really meant 'let's stall this until we forget all about it'?.
• Headline: A 'RADICAL' SLATE PICKED BY ALCORN; He Lists Williams, Reuther, Humphrey, Morse, Butler -- Finds G.O.P. 'Upswing'. Impact: Alcorn's 'radical' slate inadvertently inspired future generations to embrace the idea that the more outlandish your political stance, the more likely you are to trend on social media. Fact: Funny enough, calling someone ‘radical’ in politics is basically the equivalent of calling someone ‘extra’ on social media. Same energy!.
• Headline: AD MEN DISPUTE ROLE IN POLITICS; They Deny Madison Avenue Influences Candidates -- Technical Aid Hailed. Impact: The debate over advertising in politics led to the establishment of PR firms that would eventually shape the way candidates present themselves, proving that all you need to win is a good photo op and a catchy slogan. Fact: Fun fact: Madison Avenue's denial of influence is like a magician insisting that there are no tricks happening during a magic show. Spoiler alert: There are!.
• Headline: CARDINALS BALLOT 4 TIMES, BUT FAIL TO ELECT A POPE; Voting to Continue Today -- Crowds and Vatican Radio Misled Twice by Smoke SIGNAL WHITE AT FIRST Gloom Succeeds Joy in St. Peter's Square as Puff Shows Intended Black Cardinals Commence Papal Election While Thousands Maintain Watch at the Vatican CARDINALS BALLOT 4 TIMES FOR POPE. Impact: The Cardinals' failure to elect a Pope four times sparked a secret competition among the Vatican staff to come up with the most creative smoke signals, leading to the invention of the smoke signal emoji in modern texting!. Fact: Did you know that the confusion caused by smoke signals led the Vatican to reconsider their communication methods? They now prefer text messages—less messy!.
• Headline: U. S. Business Men in Argentina Find Inflation a Major Problem. Impact: The struggles of U.S. businessmen in Argentina led to a multi-decade saga of American businesses learning the hard way that inflation is the uninvited guest that always shows up to the party unannounced. Fact: Isn't it hilarious that these businessmen thought they could escape inflation? It's like believing you can outrun your shadow—good luck with that!.