JULY 18, 1960

Full News Archive

• Headline: Joseph Silverstein Shines at Tanglewood. Impact: Little did anyone know that Joseph Silverstein's solo performance would inspire a thousand hipsters to take up the violin and create a new genre known as 'Post-Modern Indie Violin'—complete with ironic mustaches and plaid shirts.. Fact: Did you know that the violin was originally invented to keep children quiet? Clearly, it hasn't worked for anyone's kids since!.
• Headline: New Mediation Steps for L.I.R.R. Resolve. Impact: The L.I.R.R. peace talks would eventually lead to a nationwide trend of mediators showing up at family dinners, armed with proposals for how to get Uncle Bob and Aunt Carol to stop arguing about politics.. Fact: Fun fact: 'L.I.R.R.' stands for 'Long Island Rail Road,' but it might as well stand for 'Let's Ignore Real Results' given how long these peace talks took!.
• Headline: Kennedy's Welcome in Boston: A Historic Moment. Impact: Kennedy’s warm welcome from 15,000 fans set a precedent, leading to the modern phenomenon where celebrities must be greeted by thousands just to get into a restaurant. Thanks, JFK!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Ask not what your country can do for you' was originally meant to be 'Ask not how many people will cheer for you at the airport'?.
• Headline: Relief Cases Here Dip 3.3% in Decade; RELIEF CASES HERE DIP 3.3% IN DECADE. Impact: The 3.3% drop in relief cases marked the beginning of the Era of People Pretending to Have Jobs, which would later inspire a whole generation of 'influencers' who never actually influenced anything.. Fact: Did you know that 'relief' in this context refers to the opposite of what most people feel when they look at their bank accounts?.
• Headline: CITY BALLET UNIT OPENS MUSIC FETE; Empire State Festival Bows a Week Late With New Jacques d'Amboise Work. Impact: The Empire State Festival's late opening caused such a stir that it invented the concept of 'fashionably late,' which would become a staple at parties and brunches everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that Jacques d'Amboise once danced with a squirrel? Okay, that might be a lie, but wouldn’t it be fun to imagine?.
• Headline: Kennedy Takes Control; Demonstrates Mastery Over Democrats With His Surprise Selection of Johnson. Impact: Kennedy's selection of Johnson as a running mate led to endless debates about what 'mastery' really means, ultimately resulting in a series of reality TV shows that redefine political strategy.. Fact: Did you know that selecting a vice president is basically the political equivalent of picking a partner for dodgeball? You want the one who won't let you get hit too often!.
• Headline: EUROPEAN MARK SET BY RUSSIAN VAULTER. Impact: The European record set by the Russian vaulter sparked a global obsession with pole vaulting, leading to a rise in pole vaulting-themed birthday parties—complete with inflatable pits and safety helmets.. Fact: Did you know that pole vaulting was once considered a means of escape from awkward social situations? Just vault over the crowd!.
• Headline: PRODUCTION RISE PLANNED AT FOX; Robert Goldstein, Successor to Adler, Intends to Use All Facilities of Studio. Impact: Robert Goldstein's production plans at Fox would later inspire countless interns to believe that they could also run a studio, leading to a bizarre era of 'intern-led' film projects—complete with coffee spills and chaos.. Fact: Did you know that at Fox, 'using all facilities' actually means finding every corner to stash snacks? Priorities, people!.