JUNE 6, 1959

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hospitals Manage Strike's Impact Effectively. Impact: The strike at the hospitals led to a nationwide trend of patients starting to rate their hospital experiences on social media, which eventually resulted in the rise of Yelp and a billion-dollar industry of people giving their opinions on everything from tacos to tire shops.. Fact: Hospitals being 'in control' sounds great, but it usually just means they have enough band-aids and coffee for the staff..
• Headline: Rising College Fees in the Late 1950s. Impact: The 33.5% increase in college fees led to a generation of students going into massive debt, which eventually birthed the 'Sorry, I Can't Adult' meme and a rise in avocado toast consumption as a coping mechanism.. Fact: If you think college is expensive now, just wait until you see what the tuition looks like in the year 2050. Hint: it's in the billions..
• Headline: Arno Biedermann: Civic Leader Impact. Impact: Arno Biedermann's leadership in a civic group led to the eventual establishment of 'Neighborhood Watch' programs. Fast forward a few decades, and now everyone is being watched by their neighbors while they binge-watch television.. Fact: Biedermann's last name literally translates to 'man of the beard,' which probably helped him connect with the influential beard community of the time..
• Headline: Petite Etoile Triumphs By 3 Lengths in Oaks. Impact: Petite Etoile's victory at the Oaks sparked a rivalry between horse racing enthusiasts and the casual sports fans who just wanted to pick a horse based on its name, leading to a dramatic increase in betting and the eventual creation of horse-themed board games.. Fact: Petite Etoile means 'little star' in French, which is adorable until you realize it’s still just a horse running in a circle for money. #RealityCheck.
• Headline: Philharmonic and Union Meet. Impact: The Philharmonic and Union meeting led to the establishment of unions in the arts, which ultimately resulted in musicians becoming the most dramatic people in the workforce, rivaling even soap opera actors.. Fact: Musicians arguing over contracts is basically a Shakespearean play without the costumes and with more questionable life choices..
• Headline: 2 PRODUCERS CITED FOR ACHIEVEMENT; Goldwyn and de Rochemont Honored -- 'This Earth Is Mine' at Roxy June 26. Impact: The recognition of Goldwyn and de Rochemont for their achievements in film led to a trend of artistic merit being rewarded with gold statues—now everyone just wants to be famous for crying on stage.. Fact: Receiving an award for 'This Earth Is Mine' is great, but let's be real—everyone knows the real achievement is surviving the Roxy's popcorn prices..
• Headline: Iceland Protests to Britain. Impact: Iceland's protests against Britain over fishing rights paved the way for future international negotiations, which eventually turned into a game of 'who can yell the loudest about fish' at the United Nations.. Fact: Protesting over fish sounds fishy, but it's actually a serious issue—just imagine all the sad fish that couldn't find a job because of it!.
• Headline: ADENAUER STAYS AS CHANCELLOR; PARTY IS CRITICAL; But He Wins Endorsement After Heated Debate by Christian Democrats BROADCASTS TO NATION Leader Says Deterioration of International Situation Changed His Mind ADENAUER STAYS AS CHANCELLOR. Impact: Adenauer staying as Chancellor kept the political scene stable, but it also meant that future politicians would start to believe they could be re-elected indefinitely, leading to a never-ending cycle of campaign slogans that nobody remembers.. Fact: Staying in power longer than a bad sitcom is a true skill—just ask any politician who’s ever tried to explain their last four years in office..
• Headline: DELBERT COOK. Impact: Delbert Cook's mention in the headlines is a reminder that some people just exist in history for being mentioned, which encourages future generations to write their names down in the hopes of 'making it' in the history books.. Fact: Being mentioned in headlines is like being on a reality show—the more outrageous your name is, the better the chance you have of becoming famous..