MARCH 22, 1961

Full News Archive

• Headline: Remembering Aram Salisian, Esteemed Restaurateur. Impact: The gastronomic legacy of Aram Salisian inspired a global chain of restaurants that served only dishes with names that sound like they belong in a fantasy novel. Imagine ordering 'Dragon's Breath Risotto'—thank you, Aram!. Fact: Did you know that being a restaurateur means you have to deal with more food critics than actual customers? It's a tough gig!.
• Headline: Capetown Melee and Demonstrations for Verwoerd. Impact: The melee in Cape Town sparked a series of protests that eventually led to the invention of 'protest art'—because what's more effective than spray-painting your feelings on a wall?. Fact: Did you know that street demonstrations are basically just flash mobs but with a serious agenda? And way less synchronized dancing..
• Headline: The Life of Mrs. William Flusser. Impact: Mrs. William Flusser's role in history has been lost, but her legacy lives on in the annals of 'People whose names sound like they should be in a soap opera.'. Fact: Did you know that being referred to as 'Mrs. [Husband's Name]' was once the pinnacle of identity for women? Thanks, patriarchy!.
• Headline: 2 Inspectors Held In Movie-Set Bribe; 2 CITY AIDES HELD IN FILM-SET BRIBE Charged With Extortion Attempt. Impact: The bribery scandal on a movie set led to tighter regulations in Hollywood, resulting in the birth of the infamous 'Hollywood Ethics Council'—which is about as effective as a chocolate teapot.. Fact: Did you know that extortion attempts in Hollywood often involve more drama than the films themselves? Who needs scripts when you have real-life scandals?.
• Headline: GOLDWATER GIVES SCHOOL AID VIEWS; Opposes U.S. Assistance but Says Church Units Must Share in Any Funds. Impact: Goldwater's views on school aid triggered a philosophical debate that somehow ended with people arguing about whether math should be taught in schools at all. Spoiler: it should.. Fact: Did you know that Goldwater's name is often associated with conservative politics, but his views on education were about as clear as mud? Talk about mixed messages!.
• Headline: U.S. TO RUSH HELP TO LAOTIAN ARMY; Kennedy Orders Immediate Steps -- Sees Situation in 'Most Serious Light' U.S. TO RUSH AID TO LAOTIAN ARMY. Impact: Kennedy's rush to aid the Laotian Army inadvertently led to a decade of U.S. military involvement in Southeast Asia, which historians now refer to as 'The Longest Game of International Chess No One Wanted to Play.'. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. involvement in Laos was so complex that even historians need a flowchart just to explain it? Good luck making sense of that!.
• Headline: TOP AIDE IS CHOSEN FOR SPACE COUNCIL; Administration Makes First Move in Reactivating Policy-Level Group. Impact: The reactivation of the National Aeronautics and Space Council led to an unprecedented boom in space-themed merchandise, paving the way for the future of 'space tourism'—where you can pay to float in zero gravity while questioning your life choices.. Fact: Did you know that NASA's original budget was so small that it could barely fund a decent coffee machine? Now they're planning trips to Mars—talk about a glow-up!.
• Headline: MRS. JACK T. BLUME. Impact: Mrs. Jack T. Blume's presence on this list meant absolutely nothing to history, but it did fuel countless conspiracy theories about what makes a person noteworthy enough to make headlines.. Fact: Did you know that the historical significance of someone's name can often overshadow their actual accomplishments? Welcome to the world of headlines!.
• Headline: GEORGE ULLMANN SR.. Impact: George Ullmann Sr. may have been an ordinary person, but his inclusion in this list led to an entire generation of Ullmanns trying to live up to the 'fame' of being mentioned in a newspaper—no pressure there!. Fact: Did you know that being a 'Sr.' means you probably have a 'Jr.' waiting in the wings to potentially be more interesting than you? Just ask any Jr!.