SEPTEMBER 11, 1962

Full News Archive

• Headline: 1963 Men's Fashion Exhibition in London. Impact: The unveiling of men's wear in 1963 led to an unprecedented rise in the popularity of vests, consequently causing a 20% increase in awkward family photos featuring dads in unfortunate plaid patterns.. Fact: Apparently, fashion shows in the '60s were the original reality TV—minus the Kardashians, but with more polyester..
• Headline: NYS Bans Racial Coding by Employment Agency. Impact: The decision to bar racial coding in employment set off a chain reaction leading to countless corporate diversity training sessions, which ultimately resulted in an explosion of awkward team-building exercises and trust falls.. Fact: Yes, it took until 1963 for someone to say, 'Hey, maybe we shouldn't label people like they're cans of soup.'.
• Headline: Harriman Advocates Support Against Communism. Impact: Harriman's push for aid to fight 'Asia Reds' inadvertently inspired an entire genre of action films where American heroes single-handedly save the day—because who needs diplomacy when you have explosions?. Fact: Fun fact: 'Asia Reds' was not the title of a popular sitcom, but it sounds like it could've been..
• Headline: France Resumes Jordan Tie. Impact: Resuming ties with Jordan during this time opened the floodgates for diplomatic relationships, eventually leading to a game of 'who can be friends with whom' that still confuses world leaders today.. Fact: Breaking ties during the Suez Crisis was like unfriending someone on social media—awkward, but necessary for a peace of mind..
• Headline: Reds Step Up Radio Drive. Impact: The tripling of Communist radio broadcasts led to an unexpected rise in conspiracy theories, paving the way for today's podcast culture where everyone thinks they're an expert on something.. Fact: If you think today's news is full of crazy conspiracy theories, just remember: the '60s had a whole lot of red radio drama..
• Headline: ANACONDA OUTPUT HALVED BY STRIKE; Teamsters at Copper Mines Avoid Total Shutdown. Impact: The Anaconda strike not only halved production but also sparked a nationwide trend of workers realizing they could actually demand better conditions—who knew a copper mine could inspire labor rights movements?. Fact: The Teamsters' strike was so impactful that it made 'striking' a fashionable word, far before it became popular in the realm of social media influencers..
• Headline: Hungarian Writer, Jailed Until '60, Publishes Novel. Impact: The publication of T. Dery's novel marked a significant cultural moment, leading to an era where writers from oppressive regimes became the 'it' crowd—because nothing says 'cool' like being jailed for your art.. Fact: Dery's first novel after jail? It's basically the literary equivalent of a 'comeback tour.'.
• Headline: N.Y.U. Gets $1,251,904.. Impact: NYU's windfall of over a million dollars led to a surge in overpriced coffee shops on campus, where students now pay $5 for artisanal lattes while contemplating their crushing student debt.. Fact: With $1,251,904, NYU could have bought a small island—though they probably just invested in more buildings that look like they belong in a dystopian future..
• Headline: U.A.R., Colombia and Taiwan Seeking a Role in Cotton Accord; Work of Committee. Impact: The interest from U.A.R., Colombia, and Taiwan in the cotton accord showed that everyone wanted a piece of the global economy pie, eventually leading to an unending debate on the merits of organic versus conventional cotton—because who doesn't want fabric drama?. Fact: Cotton accords: where nations negotiate fabric decisions that are way more important than they sound, but still less important than which brand of bottled water is trending..