DECEMBER 6, 1962

Full News Archive

• Headline: Memorable Characterizations in Literature. Impact: This self-critique of British characterizations led to a sudden surge in British self-awareness, causing a ripple effect that eventually resulted in endless debates about tea and crumpets in future centuries. Who knew a book could make a nation question its biscuits?. Fact: Did you know that self-criticism is a British pastime? Right up there with queuing and complaining about the weather!.
• Headline: Portugal Defends Colonial Policy at U.N.. Impact: Portugal's aggressive stance at the U.N. sparked a chain reaction of anti-colonial sentiments worldwide, ultimately leading to a global obsession with freedom that would inspire countless protest songs. Thanks, Portugal, for kickstarting the 60s music revolution!. Fact: Did you know that Portugal insisted on its colonies like a kid holding onto a toy? Spoiler alert: the toy was eventually taken away..
• Headline: Copacabana Faces 10-Day Liquor Ban; NIGHT CLUB FACES 10-DAY LIQUOR BAN. Impact: The 10-day liquor ban in Copacabana led to a temporary increase in creativity among locals, resulting in the birth of some really questionable mocktails. Cheers to sobriety!. Fact: Did you know that there's a cocktail named after Copacabana? No, I’m just kidding—there's just a lot of regret!.
• Headline: Petrillo Is Defeated In Home Local Vote; PETRILLO BEATEN IN UNION ELECTION. Impact: Petrillo's defeat after 30 years of unchallenged leadership caused a political earthquake in the union world, leading to a future where no one ever felt safe from being voted out—especially if they had a terrible karaoke voice.. Fact: Did you know that Petrillo's reign lasted so long, he could have run for president of the union without ever having to campaign?.
• Headline: U.S. Officials Hurt in Crash. Impact: The auto crash involving U.S. officials led to tighter regulations on transportation safety, which in future years resulted in the absurdity of air travel that makes you question the sanity of ever getting into a car again.. Fact: Did you know that this crash led to more government meetings than a high school debate team? Spoiler: No one won..
• Headline: F.B.I. SAID TO LAG IN CAMPUS INQUIRY; Mississippi Teacher Calls Investigation 'Sluggish'. Impact: The sluggish investigation by the FBI ignited a wave of student activism that would eventually lead to the creation of far too many pamphlets and a robust underground culture that often confused 'underground' with 'in the basement'.. Fact: Did you know that if the FBI had moved any slower, they could have been mistaken for a sloth on vacation?.
• Headline: ROCKEFELLER SAYS PRESIDENT FAILS TO SPUR ECONOMY; In N.A.M. Speech He Lauds Administration Aims, but Assails Lack of Action GAINS IN STATE CITED Governor Contends That Future Progress Is Linked to Growth of Nation U.S. Growth Needed Governor Lauds Kennedy Aims, But Says Aid to Economy Lags. Impact: Rockefeller's critique of the President's economic policies created a rift that future politicians would use as a playbook for saying things without really saying anything—political jargon was born!. Fact: Did you know Rockefeller's speech was so dry, it could double as a desert landscape? Water not included..
• Headline: Witness in Abortion Case. Impact: The return of the material witness in the abortion case was a turning point in the legal landscape, leading to future cases that were equally messy but at least had better lawyers. Lawyering up became a hot trend.. Fact: Did you know that being a 'material witness' sounds way cooler than it actually is? It's basically just a fancy way of saying 'You're stuck in legal limbo.'.
• Headline: Empire State Building To Floodlight Its Top. Impact: The floodlighting of the Empire State Building led to a wave of nighttime tourism that eventually turned New York City into the city that never sleeps—because who could sleep with all that brightness?. Fact: Did you know that the Empire State Building's floodlights were the original night lights for New Yorkers who were afraid of the dark? Talk about a glow-up!.