FEBRUARY 6, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Bar Group Opposes Cameras in Courtrooms. Impact: The ban on cameras in courtrooms eventually led to the invention of secret 'courtroom selfie sticks' that no one talks about but are a thriving underground business among bored lawyers.. Fact: Fun fact: Without courtroom cameras, we avoided the rise of reality TV court shows... which is probably a good thing for society..
• Headline: Diefenbaker Cabinet Falls Over Nuclear Dispute. Impact: Diefenbaker's downfall became the blueprint for future politicians on how to gracefully exit during a nuclear crisis—think of it as an early lesson in political self-preservation.. Fact: In politics, if you can't win a confidence vote, it's always best to make a dramatic exit. It's the same philosophy behind reality show eliminations!.
• Headline: BRITAIN MAY BUY OIL FROM SOVIET; Pressure Rising for a Deal Involving Ship Orders. Impact: Britain buying oil from the Soviet Union led to a secret oil bartering system that influenced global energy markets—who knew a couple of ship orders could change the world’s gas prices?. Fact: You know it's serious when countries are trading oil for ship orders. Next, they'll be haggling over who gets the last donut in the break room!.
• Headline: MOSCOW ASSAILS PARIS-BONN PACT AS PEACE THREAT; Notes Reported to Discuss Possibility of Germans' Getting Atom Arms Uneasiness Mounting MOSCOW ASSAILS PARIS-BONN PACT. Impact: Moscow's condemnation of the Paris-Bonn pact set the stage for a decades-long tension that eventually made the phrase 'nuclear arms race' a household term—thanks, Cold War!. Fact: Who knew that a little name-calling could lead to the potential for global destruction? It's like the ultimate high-stakes game of 'I'm not touching you!'.
• Headline: MACHINE MAKER TO VOTE ON SALE; Goodman Plans Disposal to Ingersoll-Rand Company Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. Avnet Electronics Corp.. Impact: The sale of Goodman to Ingersoll-Rand paved the way for a series of mergers that inspired a generation of corporate tycoons to collect companies like Pokémon cards.. Fact: When companies start selling each other off like garage sale items, you know the economy is in for a wild ride!.
• Headline: Radford Is Elected to Witco Board. Impact: Radford’s election to the Witco Board marked the beginning of a series of corporate boardroom decisions that would eventually lead to more PowerPoint presentations than anyone could bear.. Fact: If being on a board doesn't come with a lifetime supply of coffee and donuts, is it even worth it?.
• Headline: TSHOMBE LEAVING CONGO FOR HEALTH; Departs for Rhodesia Today and May Go to Europe-- Kimba Acts for Him TSHOMBE LEAVING CONGO FOR HEALTH Silent on Destination. Impact: Tshombe leaving for health reasons sparked a brief political vacuum in Congo, leading to an unexpected rise in local health spa businesses catering to stressed-out politicians.. Fact: When political leaders leave for health, you can bet the gossip mill is working overtime. 'Did you hear? He went to a spa—must be nice!'.