MARCH 17, 1964

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pontiff Reaffirms Respect for Judaism. Impact: This moment marked a pivotal point in interfaith dialogue, which eventually led to more inclusive theological discussions. Who knew that a little respect could set off a chain reaction leading to coffee klatches between rabbis and priests in the 21st century?. Fact: Did you know that this assurance from the pontiff sparked a trend where religious leaders started to realize they might not be the only ones with the 'real' truth? Shocking, I know..
• Headline: Yemen's President Visits Moscow. Impact: Yemen's president being greeted in Moscow? This was the start of diplomatic awkwardness that would lead to every future international summit having at least one leader who forgot their host's name.. Fact: Did you know that Brezhnev had a pet cat named 'Moscow'? Just kidding, but wouldn't that have made for a fun fact?.
• Headline: U.S. Asserts Voting Rights Linked to U.N. Dues. Impact: This event sowed the seeds for the future U.S.-Russia rivalry, leading to decades of political drama that makes soap operas look like a calm afternoon tea.. Fact: The legal argument presented here was so convoluted that even Harvard Law students took notes while simultaneously questioning their life choices..
• Headline: Norway's Lange, in U.S., Hails NATO Consultations. Impact: Norway's enthusiasm for NATO consultations inspired countless diplomatic meetings where coffee was consumed in massive quantities, but actual results varied as much as the weather in Oslo.. Fact: Fun fact: If you put all the minutes from NATO meetings end-to-end, they would stretch longer than the average attention span of a politician..
• Headline: Italy's Trade Gap Narrows. Impact: Italy's trade gap narrowing was the universe's way of hinting that maybe, just maybe, they should consider a career in financial planning instead of relying on pasta exports.. Fact: Did you know that Italy's trade deficit is basically the world’s way of saying, 'Stop spending so much on wine and cheese!'?.
• Headline: 3 Doctors Who Performed Kennedy Autopsy Testify. Impact: The testimony of the doctors who performed Kennedy's autopsy became a cornerstone for conspiracy theories, leading to an insatiable appetite for 'what ifs' in the decades to come.. Fact: It's ironic that even decades later, people still argue over the details of Kennedy’s autopsy while forgetting to check their own medical records..
• Headline: Soviet Grants Cuba Credit. Impact: The USSR granting credit to Cuba was the beginning of a financial friendship that would lead to more questionable investments than a late-night infomercial.. Fact: Did you know that Cuba’s irrigation projects ended up being so elaborate that even the plants needed a loan for their upkeep?.
• Headline: SCHOOL BOYCOTT IS HALF AS LARGE AS THE FIRST ONE; Absences Are 167,459 Over Normal in City—Negro Areas Affected Most; BOARD IS ‘ENCOURAGED’; Donovan Sees Tie-Up Tactic Losing Favor—Galamison Applauds ‘Success’. Impact: The school boycott demonstrated the power of collective action, which eventually inspired countless social movements – and also gave birth to more than a few overly enthusiastic hashtags.. Fact: Isn't it amazing how a few absences can turn into a nationwide debate over educational equity? Who knew skipping school could lead to such profound discussions?.
• Headline: De Gaulle Is Cheered in Mexico City. Impact: De Gaulle's cheers in Mexico City were a precursor to international tourism, proving that even politicians can have fan clubs that span continents, and they don’t even need to sing well.. Fact: Did you know that de Gaulle's Spanish was so good that locals thought he was just a really tall Mexican? Spoiler: He wasn't..
• Headline: Polaris Test‐Fired Off Florida. Impact: The Polaris test-firing solidified the U.S.'s commitment to undersea warfare, leading to a future where submarines became the ultimate 'hide and seek' champions of the ocean.. Fact: Fun fact: The submarine that fired the Polaris was so stealthy that it could sneak up on a dolphin and still get away without a splash!.