SEPTEMBER 10, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Political Tensions Rise Over Allegations. Impact: Little did they know, this feud would lead to an underground network of rival political mailmen, forever altering the art of campaign logistics. Who knew postal workers could be so pivotal?. Fact: Fun fact: This incident inspired the creation of the first political ‘Do Not Deliver’ list, which is still in use today, but it’s mostly just for junk mail..
• Headline: Mailers Suspend Negotiations on Newspaper Deal. Impact: This breakdown in talks caused the rise of online news, which ultimately led to the creation of memes. Yes, thank the mailers for your daily dose of cat videos.. Fact: In a shocking twist, the last newspaper pact discussions were actually halted because someone forgot to bring snacks. Priorities, people!.
• Headline: Soviet Allegations on U.S. Space Intentions. Impact: This accusation sparked a frantic race for space dominance, resulting in NASA's creation of all those movies where astronauts save the world, proving that Hollywood can always find drama even in a vacuum.. Fact: The Soviets were really just jealous they didn’t think of the idea first. Turns out, they preferred their space missions with a side of vodka..
• Headline: U.S. AIDE FORESEES ECONOMY GROWING THROUGHOUT 1966; Ackley, the Chief Economist, Finds No Ill Effects From Steel Pact and Vietnam. Impact: Ackley’s optimism led to a national obsession with economic forecasts, eventually culminating in a reality TV show called 'Keeping Up with the GDP'. Spoiler alert: it’s more boring than it sounds.. Fact: Speaking of ill effects, it turned out that Ackley’s crystal ball was just a fancy paperweight. Who knew forecasting was so hit or miss?.
• Headline: Florida Digs Out After Storm; Road Washout Isolates Keys. Impact: This storm triggered unprecedented tourism to the Florida Keys, as people flocked to see the ‘isolation experience’ on Instagram. Welcome to the Age of Influencers.. Fact: Despite the devastation, the locals discovered that they could actually open a 'Key Lime Hurricane' bar. It’s still a hit, especially during storm season..
• Headline: Excerpts From Statement by Kennedy. Impact: Kennedy’s statements became the bedrock of political speeches for decades, leading to a generation of politicians who could only communicate through quotes and catchphrases.. Fact: Spoiler: the full statement was just him saying, 'Ask not what your country can do for you, but what snacks you can bring to the next meeting.'.
• Headline: Nassau Clears Debris. Impact: The decision to clear debris led to a historic debate about environmental recovery versus tourism, which eventually saw the rise of eco-tourism as a trendy buzzword.. Fact: The Bahamas turned down aid from Cuban Red Cross because they didn’t want to share their beach towels. Priorities, indeed..
• Headline: DROUGHT IN KENYA FORCING MIGRATIONS. Impact: This tragic drought forced communities to migrate, leading to shifts in demographics that would reshape the cultural landscape of Kenya for generations.. Fact: This drought was so severe that it inspired a documentary that won an Oscar, proving once again that tragedy makes for great cinema..
• Headline: TEAM REPLACES THEATER'S HEAD; American Shakespeare Fete Shifts Artistic Leadership. Impact: The decision to replace a single head with a team led to a surge in collaborative artistic endeavors, eventually resulting in the rise of ‘Shakespeare in the Round’—where actors trip over each other.. Fact: Rumor has it that the first team meeting included a very heated debate over whether to use iambic pentameter or emojis in the next production. Shakespeare would be rolling in his grave!.