APRIL 7, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Testing Apollo's Water Landings. Impact: If Apollo had flopped during water landings, we might have ended up with a generation of astronauts who only knew how to swim in zero gravity. Imagine 'swimming' to Mars – now that would have been a sight!. Fact: The Apollo 11 mission was so well planned that they even had a backup plan for a water landing. Talk about being prepared for a 'splash' down!.
• Headline: Steel Industry Faces Strike Challenges. Impact: The threat of a steel strike led to a rush on steel production that eventually caused the industry to frantically overproduce. This overproduction caused a shortage of caffeine in the workplace as workers desperately tried to stay awake to keep up!. Fact: In 1962, the steel industry was so volatile that it was rumored to have its own reality TV show. 'Keeping Up with the Steel-ians' was a hit among bored factory workers..
• Headline: REVIEW: SPACE GAINS; New Probes of Atmosphere, Moon And the Universe Were Made Largest Telescope Milky Way Study. Impact: The advancements in space exploration led to the creation of countless sci-fi movies. Without this, we might have never had 'Space Jam,' and the world would be a much darker place.. Fact: The largest telescope is so big it could probably see into your neighbor's backyard. Not that anyone’s judging their gardening choices..
• Headline: NASSAU PLANNING TO SPEED TRANSIT; Details of Rail Revamping to Be Issued Soon. Impact: The rail revamping plans were so ambitious that they led to the invention of the phrase 'Nassau Traffic - the only thing slower than a snail marathon.'. Fact: Nassau County's transit plans include so many new rights of way that you might need a GPS just to find your way to the train station!.
• Headline: THE CARIBBEAN IS BOOMING; Economic and Social Change, Caused by Expanding Tourism and Development, Affects All Islands Banana Boom Lush Beauty Mixed Cultures Enchanting Haiti The Old and New Native Songs Haunts of Buccaneers To the South Tourists on the Rise The Leewards Dutch Ties Proud Trinidad Dances and Parties. Impact: As tourism boomed, it led to the unintended consequence of all-inclusive resorts, where people could forget about their responsibilities while sipping cocktails on the beach. Thanks, Caribbean!. Fact: The Caribbean is so beautiful that even the seagulls have their own Instagram accounts – #SeagullLife!.
• Headline: Fatality Decline 100 in Week In Influenzalike Outbreaks. Impact: This decline in fatalities marked a pivotal moment in public health, leading to increased awareness and preparation for future outbreaks. A sobering reminder that sometimes, we need a wake-up call, even if it comes in the form of a virus.. Fact: Public health officials celebrated this decline with a party, but they forgot to send out invitations. Guess they weren't feeling very social..