JULY 31, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring 'Keer-Loo' and End Papers. Impact: Keer-Loo, the young wood duck, inadvertently inspired a future generation of wildlife enthusiasts, leading to a duck-centric social media phenomenon where people name their pets after ducks. Fact: If you thought ducks quack, wait until you hear about the amount of drama they bring to the pond!.
• Headline: Mrs. Motley Considered for Appeals Court. Impact: Mrs. Motley being put on the judgeship list resulted in a ripple effect leading to a series of politically motivated appointments, resulting in a future where judges are more famous than the Kardashians. Fact: Apparently, the only thing tougher than getting elected is trying to figure out if you need a robe or a power suit for your big day in court.
• Headline: 13 HITS BY GIANTS ROUT BRAVES, 9-2; Bragan Orders His Pitchers to Throw Spitballs. Impact: The Giants' spitball strategy led to a future of increasingly creative (and questionable) tactics in sports, paving the way for an era where players might just start using smoke bombs. Fact: Who knew that a little spit could lead to a lot of controversy? It's like the original version of 'Don't try this at home.'.
• Headline: CARL H, CRANDALL. Impact: The announcement of Carl H. Crandall, however mundane, created a timeline where people were inspired to name their children after influential figures, leading to a boom in the 'Carl' name popularity. Fact: If you 'Crandall' your way into a conversation, expect 10 other Carls to show up, all claiming to be the most interesting.
• Headline: PRESIDENT SIGNS MEDICARE BILL; PRAISES TRUMAN; He Flies to Independence, Mo., to Hold Ceremonies at Presidential Library 20-YEAR CAMPAIGN ENDS Social Security Is Expanded to Provide Medical Care for Americans Over 65 Johnson Signs Medicare Bill; Hails Truman Role in Ceremonies in Independence, Mo. HIS ACTION ENDS 20-YEAR EFFORT Social Security Is Expanded to Provide Medical Care for Americans Over 65. Impact: President Johnson signing the Medicare Bill was the catalyst for a healthcare debate that would echo through the ages, ultimately leading to future generations arguing over healthcare on Twitter. Fact: Johnson used 72 pens to sign the bill; I guess he wanted to ensure that each signature had its own pen—because one can never have too many souvenirs!.
• Headline: CHRISTOPHER S. rvlURPHYJ t. Impact: Christopher S. Murphy's mention might seem trivial, but it sparked a future where every person named Murphy believes they could run for office, leading to a surge in Murphy-themed campaign slogans. Fact: If you have 'Murphy' in your name, congratulations! You've just won the 'Most Likely to Run for Local Office' award.
• Headline: A Worldly Fable of Changing Eras. Impact: The record sales at Sotheby's and Christie's ushered in a future where art auctions became the new battleground for the wealthy, resulting in an era of increasingly absurd art pieces and even more absurd prices. Fact: Turns out, people will pay millions for a banana taped to a wall, proving that art is indeed subjective—especially when you have money to burn.