NOVEMBER 18, 1960

Full News Archive

• Headline: X-15 Test Pilot Achieves Space Qualification. Impact: Capt Rushworth becoming the 4th qualified X-15 pilot led to a series of questionable fashion choices among astronauts in the 1960s, as they felt the need to look 'space chic' during their missions. This inadvertently birthed the jumpsuit trend that still haunts us at Halloween.. Fact: Did you know that the X-15 was basically a rocket with wings? Talk about over-engineering—it's like using a Swiss Army knife to open a can of beans..
• Headline: Episcopal Bishops Affirm Creeds. Impact: The reaffirmation of the ancient creeds by Episcopal bishops led to a sudden spike in church attendance, not because they were interested in creed validity, but because people were intrigued to see if the bishops would accidentally start a dance-off instead.. Fact: Fun fact: The Nicene Creed is older than your grandparents! And yet here it is, still being discussed while we can’t even get through a single family dinner without a political argument..
• Headline: Public Silence from Hagerty Sparks Debate. Impact: Hagerty's silence became a national pastime, inspiring countless memes about the 'Silent Politician.' This eventually sparked a new trend in political campaigns where candidates simply chose to say nothing and let their opponents talk themselves into a frenzy.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes silence is, in fact, golden? Just ask Hagerty—he's sitting on a gold mine of not saying anything..
• Headline: U.S. Seeks to Shift Troops Within NATO to Cut Cost; U.S. SEEKS SHIFT OF NATO TROOPS. Impact: The U.S. shifting troops within NATO caused such a ruckus that it led to the invention of the 'Troop Shuffle' dance, which is now the go-to move at military balls—because nothing says 'strategic defense' like awkward shuffling.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more chaotic than troop logistics is a game of musical chairs at a kindergarten graduation..
• Headline: CARRIER ON GUARD; Destroyers Also Take Posts in Response to 2 Nations' Pleas U.S. NAVY GUARDS 2 LATIN NATIONS. Impact: Eisenhower's naval patrol order in the Caribbean turned into a series of comic misunderstandings, including one incident where a U.S. destroyer mistook a flotilla of rubber ducks for a Communist invasion.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. Navy takes its 'protecting the seas' role very seriously? Just ask those poor rubber ducks—they were just trying to have a peaceful float..
• Headline: INQUIRY ORDERED ON CITY ASSESSORS; 52 in Brooklyn Will Face Grand Jury Today -- $2,500 Bail Set for Newman. Impact: The inquiry into Brooklyn assessors resulted in a scandal that inspired a popular reality show decades later called 'Tax Assessor: The Real Estators,' which aired for just one season before being canceled due to lack of drama.. Fact: Did you know that being a tax assessor is one of the least glamorous jobs ever? It's like being a dentist, but with fewer happy endings..
• Headline: EMILY WHITE SANDFORD. Impact: Emily White Sandford's mention in the headlines sparked a conspiracy theory that she was actually a time traveler, whose mission was to ensure that the name 'Sandford' became a popular last name in the 21st century.. Fact: Did you know that women often get referred to by their husband's names? It’s like their identity is on layaway..
• Headline: ROCKET DEBRIS FOUND; Cabin Designed to Carry Man in Space Also Recovered. Impact: The recovery of rocket debris from the Atlantic Ocean initiated a long-standing debate about whether it should be displayed in museums or melted down for art—leading to the most pretentious art movement of the early 21st century.. Fact: Did you know that rocket debris is often viewed as trash? But in the art world, it’s considered 'found objects'—which is just a fancy way of saying 'I have no idea what this is.'.
• Headline: CHARLES TAUOR, 70, HEADED HOTEL HERE. Impact: Charles Tauor's brief mention in the headlines led to a legendary urban myth that he was the last living person who could juggle three hotel keys simultaneously while balancing on one foot.. Fact: Fun fact: Most hotel managers prefer you not to juggle keys—mostly because they have a strict no-clown policy..
• Headline: LINES' SUIT DISMISSED; Subsidized Operators Lose Case in Federal Court. Impact: The dismissal of the lines' suit led to a rise in 'Suing for Fun' parties where people gathered to celebrate their own ridiculous grievances, creating a new genre of entertainment that no one asked for.. Fact: Did you know that in the legal world, lawsuits are like reality shows? A lot of drama, questionable motives, and no one really wins..