JULY 21, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Major Air Traffic Control Center Relocation. Impact: The relocation of air-traffic control spawned a series of mishaps that led to the creation of the world's most confusing airport maps, forever leaving travelers questioning whether they were boarding a flight or entering a scavenger hunt.. Fact: The only thing more chaotic than air traffic control is the process of getting your luggage back after a flight. Good luck with that!.
• Headline: Dieppe Raid: Lessons in Valor. Impact: The Dieppe raid became a cautionary tale, inspiring a generation of military strategists who learned that sometimes, taking the scenic route to victory means driving straight into a brick wall.. Fact: The Dieppe raid was such a glorious failure that it was studied extensively, leading to the creation of a new military strategy called 'Let’s Not Do That Again.'.
• Headline: NEW LAWS URGED IN SEAWAY FEUD; St. Lawrence Official Says Proposals Are 'Realistic' Would Prevent Blocking. Impact: As bureaucrats argued over seaway regulations, a secret society of disgruntled sailors emerged, forever plotting ways to create the ultimate 'boat traffic jam' just to prove a point.. Fact: Funny how the only thing that prevents blocking in waterways is a good ol' fashioned game of rock-paper-scissors between officials..
• Headline: Men Against the Sea; Ocean Racing in Small Sailboats Today Has Become Do-It-Yourself Adventure Three Big Races. Impact: This shift in racing culture sparked a global obsession with DIY projects, leading to an explosion of Pinterest boards dedicated to building your own sailboat—complete with wobbly sails and questionable engineering.. Fact: Did you know that the first DIY sailboat was actually just someone trying to impress their friends with a glorified bathtub?.
• Headline: Hydrofoil Heads for Oyster Bay For Refitting Before More Tests; Maritime Administration's Experimental Ship Denison Faces Passenger-Run Demonstrations Along East Coast. Impact: As hydrofoil technology advanced, it led to an era where the fastest way to cross the water was through a series of increasingly bizarre and wobbly vessels, including one that looked suspiciously like a giant cork.. Fact: Hydrofoils: where the real adventure is not in the speed, but in praying you don’t become a viral video of a boat flip..
• Headline: Friends of the Author; Friends. Impact: The book review became a cornerstone of literary culture, leading to a future where everyone suddenly became an expert on books they haven’t read, and pretentiousness peaked at cocktail parties.. Fact: The only thing worse than someone discussing a book they haven't read is someone discussing it while holding a glass of wine and pretending to be deep..
• Headline: Malicious and Nevada Bin Capture Divisions of $189,800 Race on Coast; GREENTREE HORSE 2-LENGTH VICTOR Malicious Earns $65,000 in Beating Wil Rad--Nevada Bin Returns $17.80 Wa-Wa Cy First at Chicago Dandy Princess Triumphs. Impact: This thrilling horse race sparked a fascination with betting that led to the creation of entire industries dedicated to picking the right horse based solely on its name and how nice its mane looks.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Malicious' is what your bank account says after placing bets on horses based purely on whim and glittering names..