MAY 22, 1959

Full News Archive

• Headline: Golda Meir's 1972 Visit to Argentina. Impact: Little did anyone know that Mrs. Meir's charming presence in Buenos Aires would lead to an entire generation of world leaders believing that a good tan and a well-placed smile were the keys to diplomacy. Fact: Did you know that Mrs. Meir was often referred to as the 'Iron Lady' before Margaret Thatcher? Guess they were just waiting for the right hairdo to make it official.
• Headline: Time, Inc., Adds 2 to Board. Impact: The addition of two new board members to Time, Inc. sparked a revolution in the publishing industry, resulting in more boardroom debates over font choices than actual journalism. Fact: Did you know that Time magazine was once the most trusted source of news? Now, it's where you go to find out what celebrities are wearing this week.
• Headline: Picasso Mosaic Is Facing Suit On Its Status as Tax-Free Art. Impact: This legal battle over the Picasso mosaic led to a future where every artist now has to include a disclaimer about what qualifies as 'art,' thus paving the way for everything from banana duct-taped to walls to performance art involving interpretative dance. Fact: Fun fact: Picasso once said, 'Every act of creation is first an act of destruction.' Kind of makes you wonder if he was just trying to avoid paying taxes.
• Headline: Monaghan Wins a Week' s Delay; Five State Charges Made Public; MONAGHAN GAINS DELAY IN HEARING. Impact: Monaghan's delay in hearing inspired future defendants everywhere to master the art of procrastination, leading to a surge in 'last-minute' legal strategies that still baffle lawyers today. Fact: Did you know that procrastination is often referred to as the 'art of keeping up with yesterday'? Monaghan certainly took that to heart.
• Headline: Ribicoff Inducts Aide. Impact: The induction of Msgr Donnelly ushered in an era of political aides who believed that swearing-in ceremonies were the new 'it' social events, leading to an influx of selfies in government offices. Fact: Did you know that being sworn in is essentially just a fancy way of saying, 'Welcome to the circus!'? Enjoy the show.
• Headline: Eban Bids U.N. Chief Good-By. Impact: Eban's farewell to the U.N. Chief turned into a lesson on how to say goodbye while still managing to leave an air of mystery, inspiring countless diplomatic farewells that were more theatrical than heartfelt. Fact: Did you know that diplomatic farewells are often longer than the actual meetings? It’s like the 'see you later' that never ends.
• Headline: BILL OF RIGHTS' DISTURBS LABOR; Leaders Find Amendment Is Most Threatening of All Reform Measure Changes. Impact: The uproar over the Bill of Rights led to a chain reaction of labor reforms that made unions more powerful, ultimately resulting in workplaces where coffee breaks became a constitutional right. Fact: Fun fact: The Bill of Rights was supposed to protect individual freedoms, but it also resulted in a few too many discussions over donuts at the water cooler.
• Headline: Mayor's Baseball Committee to Offer Plan for New League Within 5 Weeks; SECOND CLUB HERE BY '61 ENVISIONED. Impact: The Mayor's baseball committee's ambitious plans eventually led to the creation of a league where the only requirements were a love of the game and the ability to argue about the best hot dog toppings. Fact: Did you know that baseball was once considered a 'gentleman's game'? Now it’s just a place to argue over the merits of pine tar and steroids.