JANUARY 10, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Celebrating 50 Years of Collaborative Editing. Impact: The continued two-man operation of this publication sparked a 50-year debate on whether teamwork or solo acts are the way to go. Fast forward to today, and we now have corporate environments where one person does the work while five others take credit. Thanks a lot, anniversary!. Fact: Did you know that some companies still believe in the concept of 'teamwork'? They must be living in 1973..
• Headline: Exploring R Butterfield's Picture Books. Impact: R Butterfield's obsession with 'picture books' led to the rise of Instagram influencers. If only he knew he was paving the way for selfies and kale smoothies!. Fact: Fun fact: Picture books are still around, but they’re now usually accompanied by a filter and a caption about how 'spontaneous' the moment was..
• Headline: G.O.P. Blocs Near Agreement on Bliss As Party Chairman; G.O.P. BLOCS NEAR ACCORD ON BLISS. Impact: The G.O.P. Bloc's agreement on Bliss set off a chain reaction that led to every political party ever having a 'favorite son' they can rally around—because nothing screams leadership like a good ol’ boys’ club.. Fact: Did you know that political parties have been known to make questionable decisions? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: 500 ARE EXECUTED AS CONGO REBELS; Aide of Tshombe Is Reported to Have Directed 'Trials' in Stanleyville Stadium 500 ARE EXECUTED AS CONGO REBELS. Impact: The mass execution in Congo not only highlighted the brutality of the time but also became a crucial point in discussions about human rights, leading to the formation of numerous international laws—proving that sometimes the worst events lead to change.. Fact: It’s a grim reminder that history is often written in blood, but at least it sparked conversations that led to some actual progress in human rights..
• Headline: Salary of Engineers Is Found on the Rise. Impact: As engineers' salaries rise, it inadvertently led to an influx of students entering the field, resulting in an engineering boom that somehow still hasn’t solved the problem of putting together IKEA furniture.. Fact: Fun fact: Engineers might be making more money, but they’re still just as confused by the instructions as the rest of us..
• Headline: ELIZABETH TAYLOR STILL U.S. CITIZEN; Officials Term Her Use of British Passport Legal. Impact: Elizabeth Taylor's dual citizenship saga ended up sparking debates about tax benefits that continue to fuel the fire of celebrity tax evasion chatter. Thanks, Liz!. Fact: Did you know that celebrities often try to dodge taxes? Shocking, right? It's not like they have accountants or anything..
• Headline: From Eccles to 'Echoi' at Hunter. Impact: Goldovsky's inventions paved the way for modern performance technology. Now, instead of just hearing the music, we have apps that tell us how off-key we are in real-time. Progress!. Fact: Did you know that musicians have been known to ignore technology? They still prefer to struggle through rehearsals like it's the 1800s..
• Headline: TV Passkey to the Capitol. Impact: NBC's planned show, The Capitol, led to an entertainment obsession with politics, giving rise to shows that make real-life politics look like a soap opera—oh wait, they already do.. Fact: Did you know that reality shows about politics are often more scripted than actual political debates? Who knew?.