MAY 16, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Evolution of Children's Theater. Impact: The transformation of children’s theater from mere entertainment to a breeding ground for future Broadway stars eventually led to an explosion of creativity that somehow caused a spike in adult theater tickets sales. Who knew kids could lead to overpriced tickets?. Fact: Did you know that children's theater has been known to produce more future drama queens than actual dramas?.
• Headline: NAACP Pickets Against White Enrollment. Impact: This protest may have been a small ripple in the pond of civil rights, but it eventually led to the larger tidal wave of diversity in education. Imagine if they’d just stayed home and watched TV instead!. Fact: Fun fact: Picketing is a great way to work on your cardio while fighting for equality!.
• Headline: Exploring Music's Role in American Culture. Impact: Mellers’ book on American music inspired countless hipsters to pretend they know the history of music while sipping overpriced lattes. The chain reaction led to an influx of pretentious vinyl collectors.. Fact: Did you know that if you play American music backward, it actually just sounds like a confused cat?.
• Headline: OLD CLIPPER SHIP A LONDON 'SHOWBOAT'. Impact: The Cutty Sark's resurgence as a tourist attraction served as a precursor to the modern obsession with Instagramming old ships. Who knew maritime history would become a ‘thing’ on social media?. Fact: Did you know that the Cutty Sark was originally designed for speed, not for showing off to tourists?.
• Headline: Indians Protest Intrusion By Chinese Patrol in North. Impact: This government protest set off a series of diplomatic discussions that ultimately led to awkward dinner parties where everyone pretended to like each other. Just imagine the conversations over the salt and pepper!. Fact: Did you know that government protests often involve more paperwork than actual protest?.
• Headline: Navy Chaplains of 4 Faiths Have Audience With Pope. Impact: The gathering of chaplains from different faiths at this audience was an early sign that interfaith dialogue might actually lead to something profound—like a shared dessert at a potluck. Because nothing says peace like a good brownie!. Fact: Did you know that chaplains are basically the ultimate diplomats, only with better snacks?.
• Headline: Foyt's 161.2 M.P.H. Qualifying Record; FOYT'S CAR SETS QUALIFYING MARK. Impact: Foyt’s record-breaking speed encouraged countless drivers to think they too could be race car drivers, leading to a rise in insurance premiums and the invention of the phrase 'hold my beer'.. Fact: Did you know that setting speed records has been known to turn ordinary people into adrenaline junkies? Hang on tight!.
• Headline: Wood, Field and Stream; The Classic Government Maneuver: Save $200,000, Then Spend $4 Million. Impact: The classic government maneuver of saving a little money only to waste it on something lavish became the blueprint for many future budget discussions—because why not learn from past mistakes?. Fact: Did you know that saving money in government is often akin to finding a penny only to lose a dollar?.