OCTOBER 1, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Attendance Record in 1963. Impact: This record attendance created a ripple effect, inspiring every sport to strive for bigger crowds. Eventually, sports stadiums became less about the game and more about how many nachos you could consume in one sitting. Fact: In 1963, people actually went to watch baseball instead of scrolling through Twitter. Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Atom Device Powers New U.S. Satellite; ATOM UNIT RUNS A NEW SATELLITE Launching on Saturday. Impact: This nuclear-powered satellite opened the door for future space exploration. Who would have thought that unleashing atomic energy into space might lead to alien concerns about Earthlings messing with their cosmic neighborhood?. Fact: NASA's motto back then was essentially 'If you can't blow it up, power it with a nuclear reactor!'.
• Headline: Cambridge, Md., Moderates See Vote Today Easing Racial Curb. Impact: This vote was a tipping point that helped shift public opinion on civil rights. It was like the first domino in a long, wobbly chain that eventually led to the realization that maybe, just maybe, everyone deserves equal rights. Fact: Voting on civil rights was so contentious that it made family Thanksgiving dinners seem like a peaceful picnic.
• Headline: BEN BELLA WARNS OF MOROCCO PLOT; Says Rabat's Troops Stand at Border to Aid Rebels BEN BELLA WARNS OF MOROCC0 PLOT. Impact: Ben Bella's warning led to increased tensions in North Africa, which eventually morphed into a never-ending game of geopolitical chess. Spoiler alert: nobody ever wins, but everyone buys a fancy board. Fact: The only thing more complicated than North African politics is trying to explain it to someone who just wants to talk about the weather.
• Headline: Two Navy Planes Pioneer Route Over South Pole; Craft Take Off on Trip From South Africa to McMurdo Nonstop Flight of 4,600 Miles May Bring Australia Link Preparations for Flight. Impact: This flight paved the way for future polar expeditions. So, if you ever dreamt of finding a shortcut to Australia via the South Pole, thank these brave (and slightly confused) Navy pilots. Fact: They say the South Pole is the last great wilderness, but honestly, it’s just very, very, very cold.
• Headline: BIG ORDER TO RUSSIA SENT FROM SWEDEN. Impact: This order for slaughterhouse equipment may have inadvertently kickstarted a series of trade relations that led to a bizarre love affair between IKEA and Russian borscht recipes. Who knew meat processing could unite nations?. Fact: Sweden sending slaughterhouse equipment to Russia is the most unexpected plot twist since the last season of a reality TV show.
• Headline: Alabama Surprises F.B.I. By 2 Arrests in Bombings; F.B.I. SURPRISED BY ALABAMA STEP Jail Refuses Prisoners. Impact: These arrests sparked a renewed focus on civil rights and the need for accountability. It was like the state of Alabama decided to join the party a bit late, but better late than never, right?. Fact: Sometimes, the FBI is surprised by their own incompetence. Who knew that was even possible?.
• Headline: OUSTED I.U.E. OFFICER SUES TO REGAIN JOB. Impact: This lawsuit set a precedent for many disgruntled employees everywhere to think that maybe, just maybe, they could fight back against their corporate overlords. Spoiler: most don’t win, but hey, it’s the effort that counts?. Fact: The only thing more resilient than a worker trying to regain their job is a cockroach after a nuclear blast.