OCTOBER 30, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jet Noise Study Aid Requested by NYC. Impact: This jet noise study paved the way for the invention of noise-canceling headphones. Thanks to those planes, we now have a way to ignore our annoying neighbors and their incessant shouting about the weather.. Fact: The sound of a jet taking off is so loud that it can actually drown out the sound of your dreams of becoming a millionaire..
• Headline: WNDT Seeks Funding for Color TV Transition. Impact: The push for color TV sparked a revolution in broadcasting that caused countless families to argue over which sitcom to watch, leading to the development of the modern remote control. Thank you, WNDT!. Fact: Color TV made it possible for us to finally see our favorite characters in their true, vibrant forms—like the horrendous shades of orange on '70s sitcoms..
• Headline: AIRLINES LOSE BID FOR JET FARE RISE C.A.B.; Rejects Proposal of United and American. Impact: The airlines' failure to raise fares meant passengers could continue to enjoy the thrill of budget travel. This eventually led to the invention of the low-cost airline, where flying becomes a game of ‘who can fit the most in a carry-on’.. Fact: The only thing cheaper than traveling on a low-cost airline is the food they serve. Spoiler alert: it’s usually a bag of pretzels..
• Headline: JOHNSON IS SENDING MISSION ON CUBANS. Impact: Johnson's mission to Miami not only addressed the Cuban refugee crisis but also inadvertently led to the creation of the 'Cuban sandwich,' proving that food can indeed be a solution to political strife.. Fact: The only thing more complex than U.S.-Cuban relations is the perfect recipe for a Cuban sandwich—good luck finding a consensus on that one!.
• Headline: PENNANT IS LOST BUT NOT PROFITS; Giants Earn $3,091,000 and Look to 3 Young Pitchers. Impact: While the Giants lost the pennant, their earnings allowed them to invest in young pitchers, creating a cycle that would lead to the rise of the underdog team. Who knew failure could be so profitable?. Fact: In sports, losing can sometimes be more lucrative than winning. Just ask any team that ever invented the concept of the 'losing season.'.
• Headline: Bon Nouvel First by 30 Lengths in Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Here 3-TO-10 SHOT WINS UNDER 170 POUNDS; Walsh Is Aboard Victor in $54,275 Race -- Lucentaur Is Second, Mako Third. Impact: Bon Nouvel's impressive win in the steeplechase sparked a new trend in horse racing where the underdogs were celebrated just as much as the favorites, ultimately giving rise to the phrase 'the long shot.'. Fact: Betting on horses is a lot like life: you can pick the favorite, but sometimes the one that looks like it’s going to lose can surprise you—like that guy who shows up at the party with the best snacks..
• Headline: 6 G.I.'s Killed in Vietnam By Gunfire From Own Side; 6 G.I.'s Slain, 3 Hurt in Vietnam By Gunfire From Their Own Side. Impact: The tragedy of the six G.I.s killed by friendly fire highlighted the chaos of the Vietnam conflict, leading to increased calls for better training and communication, ultimately inspiring a generation of safety protocols in the military.. Fact: Friendly fire incidents have been so common that they should consider rebranding it as 'accidental team building.'.
• Headline: GUARDI OIL BRINGS $152,880 IN LONDON; A Record Price Is Paid for the Venetian Landscape. Impact: The record price for Guardi's painting showcased the absurdity of art valuation, leading future art investors to realize that sometimes, it's not about the art, but about the price tag attached to it.. Fact: Art auctions are the only places where you can witness a bidding war over a painting while simultaneously wondering if you should have just bought a nice couch instead..