AUGUST 9, 1964

Full News Archive

• Headline: Adria Airways Launches U.S. Flights. Impact: The monthly flights created a cultural exchange that led to a sudden increase in American interest in Balkan food. Fast forward a few decades, and now we find ourselves overrun by Cevapi food trucks in every major city. Thanks, Adria Airways!. Fact: Did you know that travel in the 80s was like a game of 'Guess What’s in the Sky'? No GPS, just good old-fashioned maps and a prayer..
• Headline: Crisis in Asia: U.S. and Chinese Tensions. Impact: This cartoon sparked a secret society of cartoonists who believed they could single-handedly influence international politics through humor. They later became the writers for late-night TV shows, proving that laughter really is the best diplomacy.. Fact: Did you know that during the Cold War, cartoonists were the unsung heroes of geopolitical strategy? Who needs spies when you have punchlines?.
• Headline: Trials End; 19 Athletes Selected. Impact: The trials named 19 athletes who, unbeknownst to them, would later inspire a generation of kids to take up sports. This led to an explosion of participation in youth sports, and an equal explosion in parents' wallets for overpriced athletic gear.. Fact: Did you know that 'trials' in sports are just a fancy way of saying 'let's see who can make the most embarrassing mistakes in front of a crowd'?.
• Headline: German Nightmare; LOVALTY IS MY HONOUR. By Ewan Buffer. 375 pp. New York: The Viking‐ Press. $5.95.. Impact: The publication of 'Loyalty Is My Honour' became a literary sensation that made 'loyalty' the new buzzword in corporate America. This inadvertently led to an epidemic of loyalty programs that plague every retail store to this day.. Fact: Did you know that books can change lives? This one changed shopping habits forever—thank you, loyalty points, for making me feel guilty about not shopping at the same store for the 10th time!.
• Headline: PITY THE POLITICIAN, A POLITICIAN PLEADS. Impact: Young's plea for Republican unity resulted in a secret meeting of politicians who realized they actually had more in common with each other than they wanted to admit. It led to the invention of bipartisan brunches—a place where they could pretend to get along over mimosas.. Fact: Did you know that politicians have brunch? It's like a family reunion except with more backstabbing and less potato salad..
• Headline: Financier Acts as a Matchmaker. Impact: The financier's matchmaking efforts led to an unexpected surge in business partnerships, which in turn resulted in wildly successful startups—some of which eventually went on to create apps that help you find your soulmate based on your Netflix preferences.. Fact: Did you know that matchmaking in business is just like dating? The only difference is that one involves a lot more paperwork and the other is all about swiping right!.
• Headline: Elizabeth's Finest Hours; A MOMENT IN TIME. By H. E.; Bates. 248 pp. New York Farrar, Straus & Co. $4.50.. Impact: Bates' book on Elizabeth's finest hours made history feel like a soap opera, inspiring countless historical dramas. This led to the now-beloved genre of 'historical fiction', where every character has a secret and a dramatic backstory.. Fact: Did you know that historical fiction is just history with a side of drama? Because who needs accuracy when you can have intrigue?.
• Headline: Advertising: The Clothes‐Conscious Man; Modern Male Takes a Greater Role in Clothing Ads. Impact: The shift in male representation in clothing ads marked the beginning of the modern male identity crisis, ultimately giving rise to the 'man bun' as a fashion statement. Thanks to this, we now have a generation of confused men trying to figure out their style.. Fact: Did you know that men in ads used to just wear suits? Now they have to navigate the complexities of fashion like it’s some kind of Olympic sport. Good luck, guys!.