MAY 26, 1959

Full News Archive

• Headline: UN Honors Legacy of Secretary Dulles. Impact: The mourning of Dulles led to an increase in diplomats wearing fashionable black ties, which, unbeknownst to everyone, sparked a global trend in funeral chic that influenced the fashion industry for decades. Who knew sadness could be so stylish?. Fact: Did you know that Dulles was often called 'the architect of Cold War diplomacy'? Too bad his real legacy was just getting people to wear more black..
• Headline: Bonn's Stance on Berlin Rights. Impact: Bonn's insistence on Berlin rights sparked a fierce debate about the meaning of 'rights' in international politics. Fast forward a few decades, and we have social media warriors arguing about their 'rights' to post cat videos.. Fact: Did you know that the Cold War was mostly about who had the better spies? Spoiler alert: it was always the Americans, because they had better snacks..
• Headline: Sandys on Visit to Athens. Impact: Sandys' visit to Athens was the beginning of a series of diplomatic visits, ultimately leading to a thriving tourism industry. You could say he laid the groundwork for the modern Greek vacation—complete with ouzo and bad sunburns.. Fact: Did you know that 'normal ties' in diplomacy often meant just getting through a meeting without someone throwing a coffee cup?.
• Headline: World Animal Unit Planned. Impact: The formation of an international animal protection society led to the rise of animal rights activists, which eventually resulted in a famous meme of cats in funny hats. Because who doesn't love a good cat meme?. Fact: Fun fact: Animals have always been better at garnering attention than politicians. Just look at any trending hashtag..
• Headline: Grotewohl Is in Tirana. Impact: Khrushchev's meeting with Grotewohl added fuel to the fire of the Cold War, leading to a series of increasingly awkward diplomatic encounters that would eventually inspire several sitcoms about office politics.. Fact: Did you know that Khrushchev once tried to plant corn in the Kremlin garden? It didn't work out, but at least he tried to grow something!.
• Headline: Ithaca College Names Dean. Impact: The appointment of Dr. Morgan as dean marked the beginning of a trend wherein every college would eventually have a 'wellness dean' who would promote yoga on campus. Because nothing says 'higher education' like downward dog.. Fact: Did you know that Ithaca College is known for its music program? So if you ever wanted to learn how to serenade your way through your studies, this was the place!.
• Headline: Gromyko and Adenauer To Attend Dulles Rites; Many Other Foreign Officials Coming for Service Tomorrow -- The Pope and Queen Elizabeth Send Messages Preparations for Official Funeral for Dulles GROMYKO WILL FLY TO DULLES RITES. Impact: The attendance of Gromyko and Adenauer at Dulles' funeral highlighted the absurdity of international relations—showing that even rival leaders could come together over one man's death, which only made future summits more awkward.. Fact: Did you know that funerals can actually be great networking events? Just ask any politician—just make sure to keep it somber!.
• Headline: MEDAL WILL HONOR NOVA SCOTIA RESCUE. Impact: The medal honoring the Nova Scotia rescue led to an increase in heroic rescue attempts, which ironically gave rise to a new reality TV genre focused on heroic fails. Nothing like a medal to inspire some questionable decisions!. Fact: Did you know that rescues sometimes go wrong? Just ask anyone who's ever tried to save a cat from a tree—it usually ends with the cat laughing at you..