FEBRUARY 3, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Thant Advocates for Meeting Reductions. Impact: If only Thant's plea had been taken seriously, we might have avoided decades of unnecessary meetings that could've been emails. The world could have saved countless hours on Zoom calls!. Fact: In the U.N., each meeting costs about as much as a small country’s GDP. So, you know, no pressure, guys.
• Headline: RISING PESSIMISM ON VIETNAM SPURS MISSION BY BUNDY; He Leaves for Saigon Amid Uneasiness Over Political and Military Policies. Impact: Bundy's mission to Saigon would eventually contribute to the U.S. being embroiled in a protracted conflict, which would lead to widespread protests and a generation disillusioned with government. Thanks, Bundy!. Fact: The only thing more tangled than U.S. policies in Vietnam was the hair of the protesters who challenged them.
• Headline: JOHNSON DINNER HONORS OFFICIALS; Humphrey, McCormack and Warren at White House. Impact: This fancy dinner led to backroom deals that shaped the Great Society. Little did they know, they were also serving up a side of future political scandal!. Fact: The only thing more pompous than a White House dinner is the number of times politicians will mention it in their biographies.
• Headline: Albuquerque Man Is Stuck With Note City Issued in 1776. Impact: This incident sparked a new wave of collectors who began hoarding old currency, leading to a bizarre trend where people started collecting everything from ancient coins to expired coupons. Fact: 1776? That note is older than your average grandparent’s stories about 'the good old days'!.
• Headline: Two ICBMs Fired on Coast. Impact: The launch of these missiles heightened tensions during the Cold War, triggering a series of arms races that led to more peace talks and treaties—because nothing says ‘let's talk’ like a couple of ICBMs. Fact: Two ICBMs fired, and yet we still can't figure out how to get our coffee orders right in the morning.
• Headline: Federer Arrives in Bonn. Impact: The arrival of Federer in Bonn might have indirectly influenced the tennis culture in Germany, leading to a future generation of tennis stars who think they can just waltz in and dominate the courts. Spoiler: they can't. Fact: Federer’s arrival probably caused more excitement than the unveiling of the next iPhone model. Just saying.
• Headline: SCHOOL-AID FUNDS FOUGHT BY A.C.L.U.; Constitutional Issue Raised on Parochial Assistance. Impact: This constitutional debate over school funding led to years of legal wrangling, which ultimately shaped the modern landscape of educational funding in America. Who knew legal arguments could be so educational?. Fact: The only thing more confusing than school funding laws are the math problems they try to solve.
• Headline: French Foreign Minister To Meet With Rusk in U.S.; Couve de Murville Also Likely to See Johnson -- Visit Starts Feb. 17 FRENCH MINISTER TO VISIT U.S. SOON. Impact: This diplomatic meeting could have led to a series of decisions that shaped U.S.-French relations, which meant more croissants for Americans at brunch. Priorities, right?. Fact: Couve de Murville's visit was probably the only time anyone in the U.S. was excited about French diplomacy. The next best thing? French fries!.