MAY 15, 1962

Full News Archive

• Headline: Senate Rejects Closure on Rights Debate. Impact: The Senate's inability to end debate on rights led to a prolonged struggle for equality that ultimately resulted in more committees, more debates, and a lot more coffee consumption among senators. Who knew fighting for rights could also trigger a caffeine crisis?. Fact: Did you know that the Senate has a rich tradition of talking for hours on end about nothing? It's like a really boring episode of 'Survivor' where no one gets voted off..
• Headline: Celebrating Two Decades of WAC. Impact: WAC's 20th anniversary celebration was so extravagant that it caused a butterfly effect that led to every other organization realizing they needed a flashy anniversary too, resulting in an avalanche of glitter and confetti that still haunts event planners today.. Fact: Fun fact: WAC isn't just a 20-year-old organization; it's basically a teenager now, which means it's probably going through an awkward phase of questioning its identity..
• Headline: Diplomatic Talks Between U.S. and West Germany. Impact: Adenauer's meeting with the U.S. envoy sparked a wave of diplomatic handshaking that has led to the modern tradition of awkwardly waiting for someone to initiate the handshake while both parties pretend they weren't just staring at each other's shoes.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing longer than a diplomatic meeting is the time it takes for the paperwork to be filled out afterward? It’s almost as if they want to make sure everyone forgets what they were originally talking about..
• Headline: 187 NEGRO PROTESTERS GET HIGH COURT REVIEW. Impact: The high court's review of the 187 Negro protesters' convictions created a ripple effect in the civil rights movement, inspiring future generations to protest even harder, leading to the invention of protest signs that are now more creative than anything found in a Hallmark store.. Fact: Fun fact: Anti-segregation protests are basically the original 'flash mobs'—just with a lot less dancing and a lot more shouting for equality..
• Headline: DELIVERIES STOP IN PARCEL STRIKE; City Mediator Says Parley Now Would Be Useless DELIVERIES STOP IN PARCEL STRIKE. Impact: The parcel strike resulted in a nationwide crisis of people not receiving their online shopping, leading to an explosion of impatience that birthed the phrase 'I want it now!' and an entire generation of teenagers who think waiting 2 days for shipping is unbearable.. Fact: Did you know that parcel mediators have the same amount of stress as a referee at a boxing match? Everyone's looking at them, and nobody's happy..
• Headline: Juan Carlos Weds Sophia of Greece In Glittering Fete; May Eventually Rule JUAN CARLOS WEDS SOPHIA OF GREECE. Impact: Juan Carlos' wedding was such a grand affair that it set a standard for royal weddings worldwide, leading to an influx of extravagant ceremonies and the eventual rise of wedding planners who charge more than your average car.. Fact: Did you know that royal weddings often have more layers than a wedding cake? In fact, they should come with a warning: 'May cause temporary insanity and extreme jealousy.'.
• Headline: Japan's Farm Minister Here. Impact: Japan's farm minister's visit resulted in a surge of interest in agricultural diplomacy, leading to significant advances in farming practices. This eventually caused a boom in sushi restaurants across the globe, forever changing the late-night dining scene.. Fact: Did you know that farm ministers have the power to make farming sound more exciting than it actually is? They could probably sell ice to an Eskimo if it involved a crop rotation plan..
• Headline: ANCIENT HEAD PUT BACK ON ITS TORSO; Pieces of a Statue Fall Into Place. Impact: The statue's head being reattached to its torso sparked a trend in museums to ensure that every historical piece is complete, leading to a renaissance of art restoration that has kept many artists and historians employed—and possibly a little too caffeinated.. Fact: Did you know that finding the right pieces to reassemble ancient artifacts is kind of like a really intense game of jigsaw puzzles, but with less fun and more dust?.
• Headline: McKeon Hints Democrats Plan To Rename Levitt for Controller; PARTY'S SUPPORT OF LEVITT HINTED. Impact: McKeon's hint about renaming Levitt for controller led to a series of increasingly desperate attempts by politicians to make their names memorable, resulting in some of the most cringeworthy campaign slogans in history.. Fact: Fun fact: Politicians are like toddlers with crayons—give them an inch of power, and suddenly they think they can draw outside the lines without consequences..