JULY 22, 1964

Full News Archive

• Headline: Harlem Mayor Calls for Military Support. Impact: The call to send troops to Harlem eventually led to an unexpected rise in local dance battles as soldiers tried to blend in with the community. Spoiler: they didn’t.. Fact: Did you know that sending troops to a neighborhood is basically the government’s version of saying, 'We have no idea how to handle this situation!'?.
• Headline: Conviction of Civil Rights Pickets in Mississippi. Impact: The conviction of these civil rights pickets sparked a nationwide wave of protests. Ironically, it also led to the invention of the hashtag—because sometimes you just need a social media platform to scream about injustice.. Fact: Did you know that picketing in Mississippi was so dangerous that it was essentially the 1960s version of extreme sports?.
• Headline: Police Inquiry Moves to Queens; 5 Men Told to Explain Finances. Impact: The inquiry into police finances opened a Pandora's box of corruption that took decades to untangle. Somewhere, a detective was taking notes for a true crime podcast.. Fact: Did you know that police inquiries are like that one family reunion where everyone pretends to be innocent but you know there’s a secret lurking around?.
• Headline: Vanier's Term Is Extended. Impact: Vanier’s term extension became a blueprint for politicians everywhere to cling to power longer than a cat on a tree branch. It initiated the 'if I can't be voted out, I’ll just stay' trend that’s still going strong.. Fact: Did you know that extending terms is like saying, 'I promise I’ll change—just give me another year!'? Spoiler: they rarely change..
• Headline: Opposed in Chicago. Impact: The opposition in Chicago against Goldwater set off a chain reaction that inspired future candidates to adopt even more extreme positions. Because if there's one thing politics loves, it's a good old-fashioned rivalry.. Fact: Did you know that opposing Goldwater was basically like saying, 'I prefer my politics less extreme and more palatable for the average person'?.
• Headline: Turkey Lifts Martial Law. Impact: Lifting martial law in Turkey led to a surge of confidence among citizens, which in turn inspired future activists to push for even more rights. Little did they know, they were just warming up for a truly wild ride.. Fact: Did you know that lifting martial law is like taking off the training wheels and hoping your country doesn’t crash and burn?.
• Headline: Stresses Michigan Issues. Impact: Romney's emphasis on Michigan issues sparked a trend of politicians focusing on local concerns, which later devolved into them using social media to complain about potholes and the weather.. Fact: Did you know that stressing local issues is just code for 'I’m going to pretend to care about your problems for votes'?.
• Headline: Books of The Times; End Papers. Impact: Bergman's book, 'Anyone Can Fly', ironically led to a series of bizarre self-help seminars where people tried to achieve flight through sheer willpower. Spoiler: it didn’t end well.. Fact: Did you know that 'Anyone Can Fly' is probably the most misleading title ever since we all know gravity is a real thing?.
• Headline: SCREVANE LINKS REDS TO RIOTING Says Other ‘Radical Groups’ Also Incited Violence—Mayor Returns to City. Impact: Screvane's linking of Reds to rioting made it trendy to blame everything on communists for decades. This eventually led to a whole genre of conspiracy theories that still plague our internet.. Fact: Did you know that blaming riots on 'radical groups' is like blaming your dog for eating your homework? It’s a classic scapegoat move!.