FEBRUARY 23, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: OAS Calls for Action Against Communist Influence. Impact: The call to isolate Cuba inadvertently sparked a culinary revolution in the Americas, with people suddenly craving Cuban sandwiches in secret. Years later, hipsters would reinvent the sandwich as a gourmet item, completely missing the point.. Fact: Fun fact: 'subversion' is just a fancy term for people trying to shake things up... like your uncle at Thanksgiving dinner..
• Headline: Kennedy Establishes Medal for Freedom. Impact: The establishment of the Medal for Freedom created a new wave of competitive altruism, with people suddenly striving to contribute to 'quality of American life' just to get a shiny medal. Who knew awards could turn kindness into a contact sport?. Fact: Did you know that the Medal of Freedom is considered the highest civilian honor? So if you have a trophy from your high school spelling bee, it's time to reevaluate your life choices..
• Headline: U.N. Quells Katanga Uprising; 114 Held After 3 Days of Terror; U.N. TROOPS QUELL KATANGA UPRISING Underground Reported. Impact: The quelling of the Katanga uprising marked a pivotal moment in UN peacekeeping efforts, leading to a continuous cycle of 'U.N. Troops to the Rescue!' that would later inspire a series of action films. Hollywood loves a good underdog story.. Fact: The U.N. has been involved in numerous peacekeeping missions, proving that sometimes the best way to settle disputes is to... send in the troops with the blue helmets..
• Headline: U.S. Demands Explanation Of Attack on Shrimp Boat; Shrimp Boat Fired on by Cuban Jets Is Towed Into Key West, Fla.. Impact: The shrimp boat incident added fuel to the ongoing tensions, leading to a boom in seafood restaurants in Florida. Who knew a little gunfire could inspire a whole new wave of culinary delight?. Fact: Did you know that shrimp are basically the cockroaches of the sea? So next time you enjoy shrimp cocktail, just reflect on that fact..
• Headline: Westinghouse Division Promotes 2. Impact: Promotion within Westinghouse would lead to innovations that would eventually revolutionize home appliances, making it possible for you to burn your toast in style.. Fact: Did you know that Westinghouse was one of the first companies to produce home appliances? So every time you burn your dinner, you can thank their legacy..
• Headline: Economy Presents Uncertain Pattern; ECONOMY SHOWS A MIXED PATTERN Reports on Final Quarter Kennedy on Recession. Impact: The uncertain economic pattern led to a series of recession predictions, causing people to hoard toilet paper decades later, proving that history has a funny way of repeating itself.. Fact: Economists love to say 'mixed signals' when they really mean 'we have no idea what's going on.' It's like a weather forecast for your wallet..
• Headline: Sugar Prices Increased By 15 Cents a Hundred. Impact: The sugar price increase prompted a nationwide sugar rush that would lead to the rise of candy cravings in a future generation, ultimately resulting in a diabetes epidemic. Thanks, sugar!. Fact: Fun fact: Sugar is often referred to as 'white gold.' So, if you see someone hoarding sugar, they're basically a modern-day pirate..