APRIL 10, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Liberals Surge in Quebec Elections. Impact: The unexpected rise of the Liberals in Quebec set off a chain reaction of political maneuvering that eventually led to the invention of the world's first political emoji. Yes, thanks to this victory, 'Liberal Smile' became a thing, and we've been stuck with it ever since.. Fact: Did you know that in Quebec, the phrase 'I'm not a politician, but...' is often followed by a surprisingly accurate prediction of the weather?.
• Headline: Stagnation of the British Economy in 1962. Impact: Britain's stagnant economy was like that awkward kid in school who never quite figured out how to dance. Their failure to lift output in '62 directly influenced the invention of the phrase 'keep calm and carry on'—because apparently, that was the best response to economic despair.. Fact: Did you know that in 1962, the British economy was so stagnant that even the tea was starting to lose its flavor?.
• Headline: Mississippi River Chairman's Stock Maneuver. Impact: The Mississippi Fuel Chairman's stock sale was a pivotal moment that sparked a secret society of stock market influencers. This group, known only as 'The Buyback Bandits,' would eventually go on to accidentally invent insider trading.. Fact: Did you know that every time someone sells shares, a stock market fairy loses its wings? It's a tough economy out there for magical creatures..
• Headline: Soviet Calls Parley On Curbs for Arts; SOVIET SETS TALKS ON CURBS IN ARTS. Impact: The Soviet Union's decision to impose tighter ideological controls on the arts led to a world where creativity was stifled. This, in turn, resulted in a future where all the best art was ironically created in basements by rebellious hipsters. Thanks, Soviets!. Fact: Did you know that if the Soviet Union had embraced more creativity, we might have been spared a century of terrible puns in art critiques?.
• Headline: A Diffident Politician; Lester Bowles Pearson. Impact: Lester Bowles Pearson losing his seat in Parliament was the catalyst for a nationwide re-evaluation of the phrase 'politics as usual.' This ultimately led to the creation of a board game called 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate Voters.'. Fact: Did you know that losing a seat in Parliament is considered a rite of passage for Canadian politicians? It's like a political Quidditch game, only with fewer brooms and more apologies..
• Headline: TUMBLING STOCK PUZZLES MARKET; Severe Drop in U.S. Smelting Stirs Concern in Street TUMBLING STOCK PUZZLES MARKET. Impact: The tumbling stock prices in the U.S. smelting industry were the butterfly that flapped its wings and caused a minor tornado of panic. This eventually led to the creation of the phrase 'panic sell,' which became a popular cocktail at Wall Street parties.. Fact: Did you know that every time a stock tumbles, a broker's heart breaks just a little bit? It's basically the Wall Street version of a sad puppy commercial..
• Headline: POLIO VACCINE DRIVE FOR CHILDREN BEGUN. Impact: The launch of the polio vaccine drive marked the beginning of an era where parents began to question whether vaccines would turn their children into superheroes. Spoiler alert: they didn’t, but they did help prevent polio.. Fact: Did you know that the vaccine was so effective that it even made parents start debating over who had the coolest superhero cape—polio-free kids or kids who could fly?.
• Headline: HOUSE PANEL CUTS MILITARY PAY RISE; Trims 46 Million From Bill-- Senate Committee Votes More Nike Zeus Funds HOUSE PANEL CUTS MILITARY PAY RISE. Impact: The House panel's decision to cut military pay was the moment when every service member started considering side hustles. This led to the rise of military meme pages, where soldiers shared their struggles with budgeting.. Fact: Did you know that military personnel are just as likely to start a GoFundMe for their coffee budget as they are to start a campaign for national security?.