FEBRUARY 6, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Pursues Canal Treaties with Latin Nations. Impact: The U.S. seeking canal treaties set off a chain reaction that ended with late-night infomercials promising the best 'canal-building kits' for aspiring nations. Because why not?. Fact: Did you know that despite all the treaties, the only thing that ever got built was a really elaborate sandcastle at a beach party? Talk about a missed opportunity..
• Headline: Murchison Testifies in Baker Inquiry Session. Impact: Murchison's testimony may have inadvertently inspired a new genre of courtroom drama films, where every plot twist is as convoluted as the actual investigation. Hollywood thanks him for the inspiration!. Fact: Fun fact: The only link between Murchison and Hollywood is that both places have a penchant for drama—one is just less scripted..
• Headline: New Deal Antipoverty Projects Now Are Prosperous Suburbs; West Virginia Communities Were Planned and Built at Mrs. Roosevelt's Behest. Impact: Mrs. Roosevelt's projects transformed poverty-stricken areas into suburbs, which eventually led to the rise of the suburban shopping mall. Who knew a war on poverty could lead to a war on parking spaces?. Fact: Did you know that the planned communities were so successful that they became the blueprint for reality TV shows about 'life in the suburbs'? Thanks, Eleanor!.
• Headline: CHURCH UNIT GIVES PRIZES TO 3 FILMS; National Council Hopes to Raise Movie Standards. Impact: The church's film awards sparked a moral crusade in Hollywood, leading to a series of films that would eventually make church groups reconsider their taste in cinema. Thanks for nothing, guys!. Fact: Did you know that this award show was the precursor to the 'Razzies'? Because even the divine can't save every film from being a total flop..
• Headline: COAST DANCE CLUB PLANS 5 BRANCHES; Adaptable Whisky a GoGo Caters to the Watusi. Impact: Whisky a GoGo's expansion plans inadvertently led to a nationwide increase in dance-offs, which eventually became a cultural phenomenon known as 'The Watusi Wars.'. Fact: Fun fact: The Watusi dance is actually older than the club itself. But hey, let's give credit to Whisky a GoGo for reviving it in the most extravagant way possible!.
• Headline: U.S. THRIFT UNITS WOOING GERMANS; California Group in Ad Drive for Mail-Order Deposits U.S. THRIFT UNITS WOOING GERMANS. Impact: The U.S. thrift units' attempts to woo Germans ironically led to a German fascination with American capitalism, culminating in the invention of the term 'American Dream'—which no one could actually afford.. Fact: Did you know that while Americans were busy saving, the Germans were busy making beer? Priorities, people!.
• Headline: Music: Teresa Berganza Sings at Carnegie Hall; Debussy, Poulenc and Ravel Works Heard. Impact: Berganza's performance at Carnegie Hall inspired countless aspiring singers to believe they, too, could sing on grand stages—until reality hit them like a flat note.. Fact: Fun fact: Carnegie Hall is known for its acoustics, but it's also known for the sheer number of people who have cried after realizing they can't hit a high note. Ouch..
• Headline: BUNDY ASKS UNITY IN SAIGON REGIME BUT FEUDS GO ON; Johnson Aide Urges Khanh and Colleagues to Press War Against Guerrillas DISSIDENTS WEIGH MOVE Gen. Thi Criticizes Leaders -- Formation of Council Blocked by Disputes BUNDY ASKS UNITY IN SAIGON REGIME. Impact: Bundy's plea for unity in Saigon set off a chain of events that led to more infighting, proving that sometimes the best way to urge collaboration is through dramatic irony.. Fact: Did you know that Bundy’s unifying speeches were often met with eye rolls and 'not again' sighs, proving once again that politics is just a sitcom waiting to happen?.