FEBRUARY 24, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Teen Dice Casino Raided in Bergen County. Impact: This little basement casino likely led to a generation of teenage gamblers who would one day grow up to ruin their lives by betting on their favorite sports teams, resulting in the invention of fantasy leagues. Thanks, Olsen family!. Fact: Did you know that this was probably the most exciting thing happening in Haworth, New Jersey, since the invention of the bagel?.
• Headline: Johnson's Vietnam Policy Under Scrutiny. Impact: Johnson's silence on Vietnam created a vacuum that allowed conspiracy theories to flourish, leading to the rise of a whole subculture of 'Vietnam War truthers' who still believe the war was just an elaborate cover-up for a lost sock factory.. Fact: Did you know that if silence is golden, then Johnson was basically a billionaire during this period?.
• Headline: JENKINS ANSWERS PANEL IN WRITING; Ex-White House Aide Replies to Senators Under Oath. Impact: Jenkins' written replies under oath probably inspired future generations to think that being evasive in writing is a legitimate form of communication, paving the way for countless 'I’ll get back to you' emails.. Fact: Did you know that replying in writing is the historical equivalent of saying, 'I have no idea what you just asked me, but I’ll pretend I do'?.
• Headline: G.I. on Trial in U.S. Court In Killing of Filipino Boy. Impact: The trial of a G.I. for killing a Filipino boy caused a ripple effect in military ethics discussions, ultimately leading to a whole generation of soldiers who would rather play video games than confront real-life consequences.. Fact: Did you know that this incident raised more questions about military conduct than a game of 'Would You Rather' at a family reunion?.
• Headline: DISARMAMENT PANEL ATTACKED IN HEARING. Impact: The attack on the disarmament panel set the stage for decades of distrust in government agencies, leading to a thriving black market for everything from absconded military equipment to artisanal pickles.. Fact: Fun fact: This hearing was probably the first time someone thought, 'Maybe we shouldn’t give the government that much power over our pickles…'.
• Headline: Inquiry on Dynamite Plot Is Begun by Federal Jury. Impact: The dynamite plot investigation inadvertently inspired future generations of conspiracy theorists, leading to the belief that every minor political movement had a secret agenda involving explosives. Spoiler alert: They probably didn't.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'drama bomb' might have originated here, long before social media made it cool?.