APRIL 23, 1964

Full News Archive

• Headline: Capitol Cable Submits Johnson TV Pact. Impact: Had the FCC not received Johnson's TV pact, we might still be watching static on our screens and wondering what color the sky is. The pact indirectly set the stage for reality TV, which led to the downfall of civilization as we know it.. Fact: TV pacts are like relationships: no one really knows what’s in them until it’s too late..
• Headline: Engle Undergoes Hospital Tests. Impact: Engle's hospital visit led to a nationwide shortage of hospital gowns, which became a fashion trend in the 70s. Who knew that a trip to the doctor could start a fashion revolution?. Fact: Hospital gowns: the only clothing that makes you feel both vulnerable and stylish at the same time..
• Headline: Worcester Woman Heads Girls Clubs of America. Impact: Mrs. H Gooch's election as president led to the creation of numerous girls' clubs across the nation, inadvertently inspiring the future generation of club presidents who would later run for office. You could say it was the start of a 'girl power' movement.. Fact: Mrs. Gooch's first act as president? Declaring cookies as a food group. Who could argue with that logic?.
• Headline: BRAZIL ‘CLEANUP’ TURNS TO CHURCH; Catholic Group Is Target of Drive by New Regime. Impact: The anti-Communist drive against the Catholic Church led to secret meetings that would eventually inspire a hit Broadway musical about betrayal, power, and a lot of singing priests. You can’t spell 'drama' without 'drama'.. Fact: Historians believe that if the Catholic Church had a PR team, they would have turned this whole situation into a best-selling book..
• Headline: Barnes Is Leaving Church Council. Impact: Barnes leaving the Church Council sent shockwaves that reverberated through the religious community, leading to an increase in heart-related puns in sermons everywhere. 'Don't break my heart' became a new favorite in the hymnals.. Fact: Sometimes, leaving a position is just a fancy way of saying, 'I need more naps.'.
• Headline: 15,000 Cuban Volunteers Reported Harvesting Cane. Impact: The 15,000 Cuban volunteers harvesting cane inadvertently set the stage for a future trend in social media influencers. Just think, if only they had Instagram back then!. Fact: Cane harvesting: the original 'farm to table' movement, minus the pretentiousness..
• Headline: U.S. Urged to Undertake Wide Study Into Effects of Radiation on Health. Impact: Dr. Gofman's push for a mass study on radiation led to the rise of conspiracy theories about microwaves controlling our minds. Thanks, Doc, for the wild ride down paranoia lane!. Fact: Radiation is just nature's way of saying, 'You might glow in the dark.'.
• Headline: Prices: Stability Expected for the Near Future; Unused Production Capacity Given as a Major Factor; Availability of Labor Also Contributing to Good Outlook. Impact: The price stability report was so exciting that it inspired a new genre of 'boring news' podcasts, allowing future generations to fall asleep in record time. Thanks for the zzz's!. Fact: Graphs are the modern equivalent of lullabies when it comes to keeping people awake... or not..