FEBRUARY 23, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Students Demand Trial for General Khanh. Impact: This leafleting incident sparked a trend of grassroots activism that would eventually lead to the creation of coffee shops as hubs for political debate. Imagine a world where espresso fueled revolutions instead of just caffeine highs!. Fact: Leafleting was once considered the pinnacle of political activism. Now we just tweet our discontent and hope for likes..
• Headline: Vietnam Protests Against US Missile Deployment. Impact: This protest over missile deployment laid the groundwork for future 'No Missiles' stickers that would later become a popular choice for hipster laptops and eco-friendly water bottles.. Fact: Protesting missiles is one way to avoid the actual explosion; it's also a great conversation starter at parties!.
• Headline: CYPRUS ANT AGONISTS EXHORTED BY BRITISH. Impact: The British urging unity among the Cypriots inadvertently led to a new genre of music: 'Conflict Rock', where bands sang about peace while simultaneously throwing metaphorical grenades at each other.. Fact: Turns out, rock music isn't the only thing that can be antagonistic!.
• Headline: Fords Arrive at St. Moritz. Impact: This delightful couple's arrival in St. Moritz set off a chain reaction of celebrity sightings, eventually leading to the concept of 'influencer tourism'. Now, every trip is a photo op!. Fact: When they said they were going to St. Moritz, did anyone think they meant the car, not the people?.
• Headline: Capital Punishment Ban Voted by Indiana Senate. Impact: This ban on capital punishment may have led to the proliferation of new and creative forms of punishment, like community service where offenders had to run a book club. Because nothing says 'rehabilitation' like discussing the works of Jane Austen.. Fact: Indiana's Senate voted this in, proving that even lawmakers occasionally have a heart—or at least an unusual sense of mercy..
• Headline: New History of Education in U.S. Under Way With Carnegie Aid; Grant to Teachers College to Finance First Major Study of Subject Since 1919. Impact: This study marked the beginning of educational reform, which would ultimately lead to a future where kids would have to learn math via video games instead of chalkboards. Good luck, kids!. Fact: The Carnegie Corp. has funded more studies than there are students who actually enjoy math..
• Headline: SANTA ANITA RACE WON IN STRETCH; Favored Jacinto Holds Off Lucky Debonair in Taking $57,900 San Felipe. Impact: This race victory inspired countless betting apps, allowing people to lose money online instead of at the track. Progress, right?. Fact: If horses had thumbs, they might be betting on themselves instead!.
• Headline: Mayor to Seek Orderly Growth Of Lower Manhattan in Survey; WAGNER ORDERS LOWER CITY STUDY. Impact: The mayor's desire for orderly growth eventually led to the infamous NYC traffic jams, where orderly planning turned into a chaotic ballet of honking and road rage.. Fact: Studying how to grow a city is one thing; actually managing it is a whole different nightmare..
• Headline: Finch College Elects Trustee. Impact: This election may have sparked a new wave of college governance, where students realized that they could, in fact, elect someone who is just as confused about the budget as they are.. Fact: Trustees: the only people more baffled than the students about what to do with their tuition fees..