OCTOBER 18, 1962

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• Headline: State Department's Milestone for Women in Jobs. Impact: This seemingly benign act of giving women jobs in the State Department sent ripples through time, leading to the eventual establishment of 'Take Your Daughter to Work Day' and a whole lot of awkward conversations about the glass ceiling – not to mention the rise of countless inspirational memes.. Fact: In a twist of fate, the most commonly asked question in job interviews now is, 'How do you feel about your job?'. Spoiler: women still get fewer promotions..
• Headline: U.S. Calls for Nonintervention in Yemen. Impact: The U.S. urging nonintervention in Yemen triggered a cosmic game of Jenga where every push led to a bigger mess. Who knew that saying 'hands off' would lead to a hands-on approach to foreign policy, complete with a side of regret?. Fact: The phrase 'hands off' is now widely used in relationships – just ask anyone who's ever tried to maintain personal space at a family gathering..
• Headline: Litho City Urban Renewal Approved. Impact: If Litho City were a real place, its approval would have led to urban renewal that sparked a hundred reality shows about 'What Not to Do When Planning a City'. Traffic jams, overcrowding, and a reality star mayor were all but guaranteed.. Fact: Urban planning debates are like family dinners: everyone's got an opinion, but very few people know what they're talking about..
• Headline: BEN BELLA BACKS CUBA ON U.S. BASE; Joins Castro in Demand on Yielding of Guantanamo BEN BELLA BACKS CUBA ON U.S. BASE. Impact: Ben Bella backing Cuba on the U.S. base kickstarted a decades-long rivalry that made for some of the most awkward high-stakes chess matches in history, all while the world watched with popcorn in hand.. Fact: The Guantanamo base has become so infamous that it could probably star in its own reality show: 'Keeping Up with the Base-ians'..
• Headline: Kennedy Amenable to Talks; KHRUSHCHEV VISIT TO U.S. EXPECTED. Impact: Kennedy's lukewarm acceptance of Khrushchev's visit sparked a series of diplomatic encounters that led to the invention of the 'awkward handshake' – a gesture still used today in politics to mask the underlying tension.. Fact: At least 50% of all diplomatic relations could be improved with a good old-fashioned high-five instead of a handshake..
• Headline: ART DISPUTE PUT TO OTTAWA HOUSE; Question of Chrysler Works' Authenticity Sidestepped in Canada's Parliament ART DISPUTE PUT TO OTTAWA HOUSE. Impact: The art dispute in Ottawa somehow led to a nationwide obsession with authenticity that turned into a reality show about art forgery, proving that nothing says 'Canada' like a heated debate over a painting's provenance.. Fact: In Canada, the only thing more controversial than art authenticity is whether maple syrup should be considered a food group..
• Headline: Gomulka Hints Compromise; GOMULKA OFFERS BERLIN PROPOSAL. Impact: Gomulka's hints at compromise potentially changed the course of Berlin's history, making it the ultimate 'will they, won't they' couple of the Cold War that kept the world on the edge of its seat.. Fact: Berlin has been so divided at times that it should seriously consider applying for a reality TV show: 'Keeping Up with the Berlin Wall'..
• Headline: Holifield Hits Plan To Sell Submarine; HOLIFIELD ASSAILS SUBMARINE SALE. Impact: Holifield's opposition to the submarine sale sparked a series of cancellations that led to a shortage of submarines, which in turn resulted in the rise of entirely new means of underwater exploration (like snorkeling).. Fact: Submarines are basically the introverts of the navy – they prefer to keep things low-key and stay underwater for long periods..
• Headline: BARGAINING RIGHT OF POLICE LIMITED BY MURPHY TO PAY; Commissioner Says Present Procedures on Grievances Must Not Be Affected HE STRESSES DISCIPLINE Bars Any Interference With His Control--Wagner Is Firm on Wage Offer Murphy Limits Bargaining Right Of Policemen to Salary Issues. Impact: Murphy's limits on police bargaining rights paved the way for endless debates over worker rights, leading to a future where police unions would be both celebrated and vilified, depending on what day of the week it is.. Fact: In a twist of irony, the only thing police officers are better at than negotiating is getting their coffee orders right – and even that is up for debate..
• Headline: STATE P.T.A. FAVORS RELIGION AS SUBJECT. Impact: The P.T.A.'s favoring of religion as a subject opened the floodgates for debates in schools that would last for decades, resulting in endless discussions about the role of faith in education – and every parent regretting their decision to join.. Fact: The only thing more confusing than the P.T.A. is trying to explain why there are two different Sunday schools competing for the same kids..