FEBRUARY 20, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Innovations in Saturn Booster Components. Impact: The construction of the Y-ring for the Saturn booster led to the eventual moon landing, which then inspired countless conspiracy theories about aliens and secret space programs. If only they knew that all those years later, we'd be battling over whether to send humans to Mars instead of cleaning up our own backyard.. Fact: Did you know that aluminum alloy Y-rings can also be used to make fancy coasters? Not as cool as being in space, but hey, every little bit counts..
• Headline: Colleges Unite for Academic Survival. Impact: This call for cooperation in the 'Academic Common Market' sparked a chain reaction of academic alliances that led to the formation of the 'University of the Internet'—where everyone can be a professor from the comfort of their own couch.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Academic Common Market' sounds so cute, you’d think it’s a farmer's market for professors instead of an effort to save struggling schools..
• Headline: Tragic Passing of Celloist Svyatoslav Knushevitsky. Impact: Knushevitsky's death left a void in the world of music, which led to the rise of less skilled cellists who think they can play well just because they own a fancy bow.. Fact: Svyatoslav Knushevitsky was known for his incredible talent, but I guess all those years of practice couldn’t save him from the relentless march of time—what a bummer!.
• Headline: Kennedy Hails Betancourt As Symbol of Democracy; Resistance Admired PRESIDENT LAUDS VENEZUELA CHIEF Will Discuss Problems. Impact: Kennedy's praise for Betancourt bolstered democratic movements in Latin America, which ultimately led to a series of 'democracies' that often resulted in more chaos than actual democracy. Thanks, John! That worked out well.. Fact: It's ironic that Kennedy praised Betancourt as a symbol of democracy, yet the U.S. was still dealing with its own political drama. Can't we all just get along?.
• Headline: DuBois a Citizen of Ghana. Impact: DuBois obtaining Ghanaian citizenship stirred a wave of African pride that led to a renaissance of African-American identity, but also a few awkward family reunions, as everyone tried to trace their roots back to Ghana.. Fact: Did you know DuBois was a founding member of the NAACP? His passport must have been a real conversation starter at customs!.
• Headline: U.S. RESEARCH AID ON SATELLITE HIT; Senators Object to Helping Private Communications Corporation to Profit NASA Aide Testifies 'Free Ride' Is Seen U.S. RESEARCH AID ON SATELLITE HIT Difficulties Traced. Impact: U.S. research aid debates led to a persistent reluctance to fund private corporations, which paved the way for the rise of tech billionaires who now control all communication. Thanks for nothing, senators!. Fact: Leaky transistors causing trouble sounds like a bad reality show; 'Keeping Up with the Communications Corporation'..
• Headline: Brown Spurs Unity Of British Labor; Will Remain in Post; BROWN TO REMAIN AS NO. 2 LABORITE. Impact: Brown's decision to remain in the Labor party secured unity, but ironically resulted in more party infighting, leading to the classic British pastime of arguing over tea and biscuits.. Fact: Brown staying on as deputy is like that one friend who keeps coming back to the group chat even after everyone else has left. Can't get rid of him!.