JULY 13, 1964

Full News Archive

• Headline: Federal Court Stops Major Rail Strike. Impact: If this strike had happened, maybe we would have invented teleportation by now. Imagine trains that never left the station, forcing us to come up with creative new ways to get around. Uber? Nah, we’d be using time machines instead. Fact: Railroads were once the backbone of the economy, before we decided that sitting in traffic for hours was more fun.
• Headline: Drugstore Accessibility Issues in Manhattan. Impact: This chaotic Sunday shopping experience likely led to the invention of the smartphone app for everything. If only someone had thought to make an app that told you where to find a pharmacy open on a Sunday, we could have avoided all the panic buying of Tylenol at 3 a.m. in the future. Fact: In the 1950s, many stores were closed on Sundays due to Blue Laws. Apparently, the only thing more sacred than rest was making sure you couldn’t buy anything to cure your hangover.
• Headline: Nigeria Launches Shipping Line to U.S.. Impact: This shipping line might have sparked the modern-day globalization craze, where everyone thinks they can just ship anything from anywhere. Good luck trying to track your package from Nigeria to your doorstep without the use of a crystal ball. Fact: Shipping lines have been responsible for everything from the spice trade to delivering your cousin’s weird eBay finds. Truly, the unsung heroes of modern commerce.
• Headline: 2 Brooklyn Churches Give Thanks for Rights Bill; Bilingual Service Is Held by Lutherans and Catholics, Negroes and Whites. Impact: This moment of unity might just be the reason we now have brunches with people from every walk of life. Who knew giving thanks could lead to the invention of mimosas and awkward small talk?. Fact: Bilingual services were revolutionary at the time—who knew that mixing languages could lead to so many hilariously bad translations in church hymns?.
• Headline: Conflict of Dogmas Embroils Delegates. Impact: This conflict probably led to the creation of 'dogma seminars' in the future, where people gather to argue about the merits of their beliefs over overpriced coffee. Because nothing says spiritual enlightenment like a mocha latte. Fact: Dogmas have been known to cause more arguments than family gatherings during the holidays. Just wait until someone brings up politics.
• Headline: GOLDWATER SAYS HE HAS 739 VOTES; He Is Unruffled by Threat That Rights Dispute Will Be Taken to Delegates. Impact: This vote count likely set the stage for every future politician to boast about their numbers, leading to the widespread use of statistics to mislead the masses. Because nothing says 'trust me' quite like selective numbers. Fact: Goldwater’s confidence is a reminder that some things never change—politicians still act like they have it all figured out, even when they clearly don’t.
• Headline: Racial Strife in Clarksdale, Miss., Is Reflected in Incidents Involving Its Police Chief. Impact: This tragic event may have acted as a catalyst for civil rights movements, showing that the struggle for equality often comes with a heavy price. It's a stark reminder of how far we've come, and how far we still have to go. Fact: Clarksdale is often referred to as the birthplace of the blues—a fitting backdrop for the struggles of justice and equality.
• Headline: Rabbis Express Shock Over Mississippi Beating. Impact: This event deepened the rift in societal attitudes towards equality and justice, serving as a grim reminder that violence against marginalized communities has far-reaching repercussions. It’s a haunting echo of history that never truly goes away. Fact: It’s fascinating how communities can unite in outrage, yet still struggle with understanding each other—a lesson that still seems relevant today.