MAY 14, 1964

Full News Archive

• Headline: Soviet Delegation Visits Japan. Impact: Mikoyan's visit was the beginning of a friendship that would later inspire a series of cookbooks blending Soviet and Japanese cuisine, known as 'Cold Sushi'.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Mikoyan' is also a popular brand of Soviet-era ice cream. Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: Sarah Lawrence College Elects New Trustees. Impact: The election of these trustees sparked an avalanche of similar trivial elections, leading to the creation of a new reality show called 'Trustee Wars'.. Fact: Did you know that Sarah Lawrence College has produced more aspiring poets than actual poets? It's all about the numbers!.
• Headline: Sickness, Disability Called No. 1 Cause of Dependency. Impact: This report on sickness and disability as a cause of dependency led to a national obsession with wellness, which eventually resulted in yoga pants becoming the official uniform of every American.. Fact: Did you know that people have been using excuses like 'sickness' since the dawn of time? It's the original 'I can't make it today' text!.
• Headline: Iowan Criticies U.S. Method. Impact: This criticism of U.S. methods sparked an international debate that ultimately led to the invention of the 'Aid Olympics', where countries compete to see who can give the worst foreign aid.. Fact: Did you know that 'Alliance' isn't just a political term? It also refers to the secret club of people who can never agree on where to eat..
• Headline: Physician and Fuel Industry Spokesmen Clash at Hearing on Proposed Air Pollution Code. Impact: The clash between physicians and fuel industry spokesmen marked the beginning of the world's longest and most boring argument over air quality that continues to this day. Spoiler alert: nobody wins.. Fact: Did you know that air pollution is like the annoying friend who just won’t leave the party? It’s still here, and it’s ruining everything!.
• Headline: Ex‐Lawyer Is Cleared of Fraud 37 Years After His Conviction; Executive, Who Wants to Be Readmitted to Bar, Tells of Trial in 1927. Impact: The ex-lawyer's exoneration after 37 years set a precedent that led to countless other wrongful convictions being overturned, proving that sometimes it pays to be stubbornly innocent.. Fact: Did you know that 37 years is roughly the same amount of time it takes to finally clean out your attic? Coincidence?.
• Headline: CIVIL RIGHTS BLOC REACHES ACCORD ON AMENDMENTS; Attorney General Agrees to Senate Changes Designed to Break the Filibuster. Impact: The civil rights bloc's accord was the moment that led to every future Senate compromise being debated over coffee breaks, resulting in an annual 'Compromise Day' celebration that nobody cares about.. Fact: Did you know that the filibuster has become so popular, it’s now a common party theme? Everyone loves a good long-winded speech!.
• Headline: Rightist Generals Named. Impact: The naming of rightist generals resulted in a dramatic power struggle that inspired the creation of many historical novels featuring knights and dragons, but with more paperwork.. Fact: Did you know that rightist generals also have to deal with all the fun of planning military operations while trying to find parking? The real struggle!.