MARCH 15, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Protests at Iraqi Embassy in Moscow. Impact: Little did they know that smashing windows would soon evolve into a global protest strategy. Who knew it would pave the way for modern-day activists to channel their inner window-smashing artist?. Fact: Fun fact: Hurling ink isn't just a demonstration tactic; it's also how some people get their start in avant-garde art!.
• Headline: San Francisco's Olympic Dreams Ignite. Impact: The Olympic bid was just the beginning. Fast forward a few decades, and San Francisco would still be trying to host a major event, but now with more tech and fewer parking spaces!. Fact: Did you know San Francisco's biggest sport is complaining about rent prices? Olympic gold medal not included..
• Headline: Proxmire Accuses Oil Study of Industry Bias. Impact: This oil study controversy sparked a chain reaction that taught politicians the fine art of 'fixing' studies to ensure industry profits. Spoiler alert: it became a career option!. Fact: Fun fact: If 'fixing' studies was an Olympic sport, some politicians would be gold medalists!.
• Headline: SOVIET PRESSING BIG PIPELINE JOBS; Says Bonn's Ban on 40-Inch Pipe Will Not Slow Work Projects for This Year. Impact: The Soviet Union’s pipeline ambitions became the blueprint for every ambitious project that followed. If only they knew it would lead to future energy debates and a love-hate relationship with oil!. Fact: Did you know that pipelines are like the arteries of the economy? And we all know what happens when arteries get clogged….
• Headline: U.S. Formally Lists Plan To Sell General Aniline. Impact: Selling General Aniline marked the beginning of a relentless trend in government divestment. It was like the government’s version of a yard sale, except with fewer lawn chairs.. Fact: Fun fact: General Aniline is not actually a person; it's just a really fancy name for a chemical company. Surprise!.
• Headline: Angry French Rail Union Chiefs Call a 24-Hour Strike for Today; FRENCH RAIL MEN TO STRIKE TODAY. Impact: The 24-hour strike became a symbol of labor rights and the ultimate weapon in the hands of unions. Who knew a day off could lead to decades of negotiations?. Fact: Did you know that the rail workers' greatest fear was running out of coffee during their strike? Priorities, people!.
• Headline: 1.5 Billion in Bills Floated at 2.855%. Impact: Floating bills at low rates? This was the moment when people started realizing that interest rates could actually drop lower than their expectations for a Friday night.. Fact: Fun fact: 2.855% is also the percentage of people who understand what a 'bill' actually means in finance!.
• Headline: POLICY ON DEFICIT DEFENDED BY U.S.; Treasury Says It Handles Federal Budget Debt in a Noninflationary Way Major Points Made Short Securities Attractive. Impact: The U.S. Treasury's defense of its deficit policy was the start of a long-running sitcom about government spending. Spoiler alert: it still hasn't ended!. Fact: Did you know that handling federal budget debt is like trying to clean up after a toddler's birthday party? Good luck with that!.