JUNE 21, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Johnson Celebrates Father's Day at Camp David. Impact: If Johnson had chosen to take a nap instead of relaxing with gifts, the entire Father's Day tradition could have become a national 'nap day,' resulting in millions of Americans snoozing their way through summer barbecues.. Fact: Did you know that Camp David was originally named 'Shangri-La'? Because nothing says 'presidential retreat' quite like a few days of relaxation, gift-giving, and avoiding actual responsibilities..
• Headline: Vietcong's Loss of Villager Support. Impact: The Vietcong's alienation of villagers led to a mass exodus of support, which eventually sparked a series of block parties where villagers got together to complain about the government instead of fighting – a unique twist on grassroots activism.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Vietcong' is a blend of 'Vietnamese' and 'conscious'? Because clearly, alienating villagers was the perfect way to ensure they were all too conscious of their plight..
• Headline: Police Challenge Civil Review Unit Proposal. Impact: This petitioning fiasco sparked a nationwide trend of public signatures on anything from coffee shop preferences to the color of municipal traffic lights, culminating in an annual event known as 'Sign It or Lose It Day.'. Fact: Did you know that public petitions are basically the adult version of a child's tantrum? Just with more paperwork and slightly less crying..
• Headline: Long Friendship With Churchill Began at '19 Peace Conference. Impact: Churchill's friendship with Baruch, initiated after a peace conference, led to the formation of a secret society of historical figures who met annually to reminisce about how much better things were back in their day.. Fact: Did you know that Churchill was known for his love of cigars and a good drink? If only he had known about Baruch's penchant for knitting, they could have been the ultimate odd couple..
• Headline: Quaison-Sackey Urges End Of 'Warlike' Acts in Vietnam. Impact: Quaison-Sackey's plea for peace laid the groundwork for a series of awkward diplomatic dinners, where world leaders tried to negotiate over quiche and small talk instead of actual war discussions.. Fact: Did you know that peace talks often involve more food than actual talking? Who knew that diplomacy could be so deliciously mundane?.
• Headline: The Girls' Frogs Get the Jump On Boys' in 'Calaveras' Contest. Impact: The girl frogs winning the jumping contest inspired a new wave of feminist frog activism, ultimately leading to the establishment of 'Frog Rights' as a serious political issue in future elections.. Fact: Did you know that Mark Twain's story about jumping frogs was actually a metaphor for how much people love to watch frogs jump? Because let's face it, it's the only reason anyone ever pays attention to amphibians..
• Headline: MAYOR OF NEWARK FIRM ON SUSPENSION. Impact: Addonizio's firm stance on the suspension led to a revolutionary new trend in mayoral communication: the 'No Comment' policy, which eventually made its way to every corporate boardroom in America.. Fact: Did you know that mayors can sometimes be more stubborn than a mule? But hey, at least they don’t have to worry about stepping in anything messy, unlike the rest of us..
• Headline: Trust Funds Allay Crisis; U.N. IS BORROWING TO MEET PAYROLL. Impact: The UN's borrowing strategy led to a global rush on trust fund investments, resulting in a new economic paradigm where everyone was suddenly a financial advisor on social media.. Fact: Did you know that borrowing money is a lot like borrowing your friend's car? You just hope it doesn't break down and ruin your plans..
• Headline: CITY WILL RENEW STREET WATERING; Treated Industrial Wastes to Be Used for Cleaning -- Reservoirs Shrink. Impact: The use of treated industrial waste for street watering led to a new trend in urban gardening, where citizens proudly displayed their 'waste gardens,' sparking a bizarre new reality show called 'Garden of Waste.'. Fact: Did you know that ‘treated industrial waste’ is just a fancy way of saying ‘we're recycling stuff that probably shouldn’t be recycled’? Bon appétit!.