FEBRUARY 10, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Labor Defeats Conservative Censure Motion. Impact: This little squabble over aircraft policy led to a generation of government officials who wouldn't know a good decision if it flew into their faces. Fast forward a few decades, and we have a military-industrial complex that can’t stop selling weapons no matter how many cats are stuck in trees.. Fact: In a shocking twist, the British aircrafts ended up being used for more than just defense; rumor has it they were also great for shooting down bad karaoke performances..
• Headline: Critique of U.S. Shipping Subsidies. Impact: Admiral Johnson's critique of US shipping policies triggered a chain reaction that ultimately led to the creation of the modern-day reality show 'Shipping Wars.' Who knew maritime subsidies could be so entertaining?. Fact: Fun fact: The US yards may have been the least competitive, but they sure knew how to throw a good pity party for their shipbuilding jobs!.
• Headline: Turkey Raises Cyprus Tensions at U.N.. Impact: Turkey complaining to the UN about Cyprus was the butterfly that flapped its wings, eventually leading to decades of diplomatic awkwardness and enough political posturing to fill a stadium with politicians trying to out-nice each other.. Fact: Did you know the UN has a dedicated team for awkward conversations? They really should have sent a group text instead of holding meetings..
• Headline: NEGROES' CAFE SUIT RECESSED IN JACKSON. Impact: The recessing of the cafe suit in Jackson inadvertently paved the way for future debates on civil rights—because nothing screams progress like putting things on hold.. Fact: In a bizarre twist of fate, this case led to more people being aware of their rights—so, thanks for the delay, I guess?.
• Headline: I.B.M. Award Total Given. Impact: IBM's generous awards for employee suggestions triggered a frenzy of idea submissions that eventually included a proposal for a coffee machine that brews the perfect cup every time, changing office culture forever—or at least until the next tech bubble burst.. Fact: Fun fact: The total amount awarded was so high that it almost made you wonder if they were trying to bribe employees to stop using the fax machine..
• Headline: Asian Flu Reaches Germany. Impact: The Asian flu hitting Germany turned into a global health scare that made everyone paranoid about the next epidemic, leading to a rise in hand sanitizers and surgical masks well before they were cool.. Fact: Did you know that the flu has been around long enough to have its own Instagram page? Spoiler alert: it's not very popular..
• Headline: JEWISH GROUP PLANS TO HONOR SPELLMAN. Impact: The Jewish group planning to honor Cardinal Spellman triggered a series of interfaith dialogues that would make a sitcom writer weep with joy—if only the punchlines were more amusing.. Fact: Cardinal Spellman once said he didn't mind being honored, as long as there were good snacks involved. Priorities, people!.
• Headline: 15,500-Apartment Co-op to Rise in Bronx; BIG COOPERATIVE TO RISE IN BRONX. Impact: The Bronx's massive co-op housing development was the spark that ignited a real estate frenzy, ultimately leading to the phenomenon of overpriced shoebox apartments that people now compete to live in—welcome to the era of 'tiny living!'. Fact: Fun fact: This co-op was so big that it was rumored to have its own zip code; too bad the residents had to share a bathroom..