APRIL 17, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Marion E. Oser, Daughter of Edison, Passes Away. Impact: The death of Mrs. Oser, a daughter of the great Thomas Edison, set off a series of events leading to the revival of interest in Edison's inventions. This ultimately led to an explosion of tech startups in the 21st century, all claiming to be 'the next Edison' while using smartphones and not light bulbs.. Fact: Did you know that Edison had a pet monkey? They say it was much better at inventing than most of his human associates..
• Headline: U.S. Documents Exhibit at the Fair. Impact: The display of historic documents sparked a nationwide obsession with nostalgia, leading to hundreds of thousands of memes about 'the good old days,' which ironically only served to make the present feel even worse.. Fact: Fun fact: Those historic documents are now more popular than most politicians—at least they don't lie about their past..
• Headline: To Mark Occasion, Most Youngsters 'Dress Down'. Impact: This trend of dressing down led to a seismic shift in fashion, culminating in the modern-day 'sweatpants are acceptable' movement. Thanks to this, you can now show up to a meeting looking like you just rolled out of bed and still be considered 'business casual.'. Fact: Did you know that 'dressing down' actually started as a way for kids to rebel against their parents? Now it’s just a way to avoid laundry..
• Headline: Pope Bears Symbolic Cross. Impact: The Pope carrying a symbolic cross created waves of excitement among the faithful, leading to the establishment of countless souvenir shops selling miniature crosses and holy water—because nothing says spirituality like mass-produced kitsch.. Fact: And here's a fun fact: The Pope has a cross for every occasion. Birthdays, Wednesdays, you name it—he's got a cross for that!.
• Headline: WAY OF STRANGER ON 5TH AV. IS HARD; Many Street Signs Missing Because of Replacement of Old Lampposts SOME BUS RIDERS IRKED Can't Identify Streets in Time to Alight at Their Destinations, They Say. Impact: The missing street signs led to an increase in accidental tourist detours, which inadvertently boosted local coffee shops and street performers—turning them into the unintentional benefactors of urban confusion.. Fact: Did you know that getting lost in New York City is basically a rite of passage? It’s how you find the best pizza!.
• Headline: HEPATITIS SOURCE SOUGHT IN JERSEY; But Federal Experts Report No Clue to the Outbreak in Morris County. Impact: The search for the hepatitis source triggered a national health awareness campaign, ultimately leading to the creation of hand sanitizer as a top holiday gift—because nothing says 'I care' like a bottle of germ-killer.. Fact: Hepatitis outbreaks are serious, but did you know that washing your hands can be just as effective as a last-minute gift card? Bonus points if you add a bow!.
• Headline: M'ARK-SI LVERBERG. Impact: The mention of Mark Silverberg was later interpreted by conspiracy theorists as a signal for a secret society of historians who know too much—ultimately leading to a series of overly dramatic novels about time travel and lost civilizations.. Fact: Mark Silverberg's name is so unique, it makes you wonder if he was just a typo waiting to happen. Spoiler: he wasn’t..
• Headline: The Leaders in Albany; Democrats Complaining About Theirs -- Republicans Are Having Troubles, Too. Impact: The complaints from both parties led to an endless cycle of blame that ultimately resulted in the phrase 'partisan gridlock' becoming a household term—because who doesn’t love a good excuse for inaction?. Fact: Political parties complaining about each other? Groundbreaking. Next, they’ll tell us the sky is blue..