JULY 3, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Leadership at Pickwick International. Impact: The appointment of I L Moss as exec vice president and general manager led to a series of questionable decisions at Pickwick International. If he hadn’t insisted on implementing the ‘Bring Your Pet to Work’ policy, who knows how many cats would have ended up as vice presidents across the nation?. Fact: I L Moss later became known as the 'Cat Whisperer' of corporate America after his pet iguana, Sir Slithers, mysteriously disappeared from the office.
• Headline: Habimah Troupe's 1964 U.S. Tour. Impact: The Habimah Troupe's 18-week tour sparked a global interest in Israeli theater, leading to the eventual creation of the wildly successful ‘Musical Chairs: The Musical’. Who knew a comedy could inspire such chaos?. Fact: The Habimah Troupe was originally formed in 1917, proving that people have been misinterpreting the meaning of 'drama' for over a century.
• Headline: Tourists Stranded, 11 Finally Depart. Impact: The stranded group of tourists inadvertently inspired a new travel trend: 'Lobby Camping.' Now, millions flock to airports to experience the thrill of waiting for a delayed flight while surrounded by fellow disgruntled travelers. Fact: The 11 who left for London later became influencers known as the 'Lobby Legends', teaching survival tips for long waits in uncomfortable chairs.
• Headline: 7 Killed and 36 Hurt as Airliner Crashes in Storm at Rochester; 7 Killed and 36 Hurt as Airliner Crashes in Storm at Rochester 4 Miles From Downtown First Fatality Since 1950. Impact: The tragic airliner crash in Rochester led to a national obsession with safety regulations. Ironically, this obsession resulted in the creation of the inflatable exit slide, which has since saved countless lives and ruined many a corporate event. Fact: This was the first fatality since 1950, proving that sometimes you can have too much of a good thing—like air travel before regulations stepped in.
• Headline: Buddhist Services Planned. Impact: The planned Buddhist services for the cadets led to an unexpected rise in interest in mindfulness practices among military personnel. Who knew that a little zen could make a soldier's life less chaotic?. Fact: Buddhism and military life have a long history together, mainly because the ‘inner peace’ training sessions often conflicted with the ‘how to not get shot’ workshops.
• Headline: Good Market for U.S. Products In the Netherlands Is Reported; Trade Group Includes Mrs. Andrews, First Woman on Such a Mission U.S. MARKET SEEN IN NETHERLANDS. Impact: Mrs. Andrews being the first woman on a trade mission to the Netherlands resulted in an unexpected wave of female empowerment in international trade. Soon after, ‘Power Suits’ became a fashion staple—thank you, Mrs. Andrews!. Fact: Mrs. Andrews was later credited with introducing the first ‘working women’s lunch’, which consisted mainly of coffee and more work.
• Headline: Another Nationalist Leader Denounces Egg Incident. Impact: The denouncement of the egg incident by Michaux led to a nationwide ban on throwing eggs in protests, which inadvertently resulted in a dramatic increase in omelet sales across America. The real winner? Breakfast. Fact: Eggs have been a symbol of protest for centuries, but not everyone knows they were once considered a legitimate form of communication—who needs Twitter when you have eggs?.
• Headline: U.S. BACKS SHIFT IN NEGROES' TRIAL; Transfer From Virginia to Federal Court Sought Adopted in Reconstruction Era. Impact: The U.S. backing of the shift in Negroes' trial from Virginia to federal court gave rise to a legal precedent that would shape civil rights cases for decades, proving that sometimes the government actually gets it right—just don’t hold your breath. Fact: The move was so groundbreaking that it inspired a law school class called ‘How to Actually Help People—Who Knew?’.