MARCH 28, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kennedy Visits McClellan in Plane Inquiry. Impact: If Kennedy hadn't suggested those questions, we might have never known about the mysteries of military aviation. Who needs transparency when you can have a cozy chat in a plane with the Defense Chief instead?. Fact: In a parallel universe, Robert Kennedy became the first Secretary of Aviation, overseeing the invention of time-traveling airplanes. But in this universe, he just suggested questions..
• Headline: Engravers' Union Strike Reaches 110 Days. Impact: The engravers' strike lasted so long that they accidentally invented a new form of protest: the 'Picket Line Picnic', which later became a popular festival theme across the country.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'work week' is still debated today, but back then they were just trying to figure out how to get paid for doing nothing!.
• Headline: Sidelights; Sugar Price Rise Not Felt at Retail Mileage in Shares Galvanized Steel Food for Finance Soft Coal Output Down. Impact: The sugar price rise was so slow that it caused a nationwide epidemic of 'sugar fatigue,' where Americans just stopped caring about their sweet tooth altogether. The horror!. Fact: It's a little-known fact that during this time, Americans were still convinced that sugar was a vital part of a balanced breakfast—after all, who doesn’t love a sweet start to their day?.
• Headline: MOORE IS FLOWN HOME FOR BURIAL; Furor Against Pro Boxing Continues Unabated Line Extends Two Blocks Thai Fighter Is Killed. Impact: The uproar over the Thai fighter's death actually led to a brief ban on boxing, causing a spike in interest for competitive knitting instead. Who knew yarn could be so thrilling?. Fact: Boxing was so popular that even the knitting circles were ready to throw down—until they remembered they were armed with knitting needles instead of gloves..
• Headline: 4 Oil-State Governors Oppose Kennedy on Cut in Tax Benefit; GOVERNORS DECRY OIL TAX REVISIONS. Impact: The governors' opposition to tax cuts spawned a new political movement: 'The Association of Taxed Oil Barons'. They held meetings in private jets and lobbied for more tax breaks—because who wouldn’t want a discount on their yacht?. Fact: There were rumors that these oil-state governors were plotting to start a reality show called 'Keeping Up with the Oil Barons.' Ratings were expected to be through the roof!.
• Headline: BONN'S SUPPORT OF PARIS IS CITED; Schroeder Backed France on Agenda for Ministers' Talks, Diplomats Say BONN'S SUPPORT OF PARIS IS CITED French Stand Cited. Impact: Bonn's support for Paris set the stage for future European alliances, proving that sometimes all you need is a friend who agrees to your agenda—no matter how ridiculous it is.. Fact: This diplomatic dance later inspired a new genre of music called 'Euro-swing,' which is still a hit at international summits..
• Headline: New A.A.U. Rule Called Antitrust Law Violation. Impact: The antitrust allegations against the AAU resulted in a nationwide debate about sports organizations, sparking a trend of athletes forming their own leagues—until they realized no one wanted to watch them.. Fact: This was the first time athletes considered forming a union, which later inspired the famous slogan: 'No Sports Without Union!' It didn’t catch on, thankfully..
• Headline: Levitt Excludes Negroes, Testing U.S. Housing Ban; He Asks Further Aid LEVITT EXCLUDES NEGROES IN TEST Under 'Good Offices'. Impact: Levitt's housing exclusion sparked a nationwide movement for fair housing that eventually led to gentrification and hipster coffee shops popping up in previously affordable neighborhoods. Thanks a lot, Levitt!. Fact: Levitt’s actions were so notorious that 'Levitt' became a slang term for 'discriminatory real estate practices'—which is still used today, especially in big cities..