JULY 15, 1964

Full News Archive

• Headline: Arrests of Tibetan Leaders in Nepal. Impact: The arrest of the Dalai Lama’s representatives sparked a chain reaction leading to the global popularity of Tibetan prayer flags. Little did they know, a colorful fabric would soon become a must-have decor item for hipsters everywhere, while actual Tibetan issues remained unresolved.. Fact: Did you know that the Dalai Lama is known for his wisdom and compassion? Meanwhile, his aides were just trying to avoid the travel ban that would soon turn them into travel influencers..
• Headline: Republican National Convention Struggles. Impact: The booing of Rockefeller at the Republican convention set a precedent for all future political events, where every speech is met with a chorus of jeers. This ultimately led to the invention of booing as a legitimate political strategy—because, who needs constructive criticism?. Fact: Fun fact: In a world where booing could be considered an art form, we might have seen 'Boo-ing' become an Olympic sport!.
• Headline: Offshore Drilling Rig Launches Near San Francisco. Impact: This offshore drilling operation led to the eventual rise of reality TV shows about oil rig workers, which in turn resulted in an abundance of bad haircuts and beards in pop culture. Thanks a lot, Shell!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more difficult than drilling for oil is finding a reality TV show that doesn’t feature at least one dramatic meltdown?.
• Headline: DESALTING TALKS WITH SOVIET OPEN; U.S. Officials Impressed by Russian Delegation. Impact: The U.S.-Soviet talks on desalinization eventually led to a weird obsession with bottled water, resulting in the rise of overpriced, artisanal water brands. Who knew that talking to the Soviets could lead to such hydration trends?. Fact: Did you know that the Russians excelled in desalinization? You'd think they were just trying to hydrate their vodka!.
• Headline: Sotheby's Acquires 75% of Parke-Bernet. Impact: Sotheby's acquisition of Parke-Bernet triggered a bidding war among art collectors that would eventually lead to the phenomenon of people paying millions for banana duct-taped to a wall. Who knew art needed a corporate merger to reach new heights of absurdity?. Fact: Fun fact: Sotheby's and Parke-Bernet's merger was the beginning of the 'art is subjective' debate, which now includes everything from splattered paint to weirdly shaped rocks..
• Headline: News Analysis; Bastille Day in Reverse; But Goldwater's Likely Nomination Does Not Mean a Reign of Terror. Impact: This analysis of Goldwater's nomination launched countless political debates that would resemble shouting matches at family dinners for decades to come. And here we are, still having the same arguments, just with more hashtags.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'reign of terror' was ironically coined during a time when political debates were much more civilized? Yeah, those were the days!.
• Headline: Prehistoric Homes Found in Soviet. Impact: The discovery of prehistoric homes in the Soviet Union led to a renewed interest in archeology, which eventually resulted in people digging up their backyards in hopes of finding ancient artifacts—or at least their lost dog.. Fact: Fun fact: The late Paleolithic period was so long ago that even their Wi-Fi passwords were hard to crack!.
• Headline: U.S. Officer Is Struck By East Berlin Police. Impact: The incident involving the U.S. officer and East Berlin police escalated tensions and led to a series of events that made 'Don't Mess with the U.S. Army' a popular slogan, inspiring countless movies about military heroics and misunderstandings.. Fact: Did you know that this incident is often cited as one of the reasons for the creation of the phrase, 'Not today, East Berlin'?.
• Headline: U.S. Drive Against Poverty Is Backed by U.N. Official. Impact: Hoffman's push for the U.S. to set an anti-poverty example became a rallying cry for activists, leading to a series of campaigns that would eventually include everything from bake sales to flash mobs. Because nothing says 'fight poverty' like a spontaneous dance-off!. Fact: Did you know that the U.N. official's name, P.G. Hoffman, stands for 'Please Give Hoffman a Raise'—at least that's what we assume he was thinking during the meeting..