DECEMBER 27, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Christmas Celebration for Vietnamese Soldiers. Impact: The cheer from these 56 injured soldiers inspired the creation of the first 'Songs of Healing' album, which inadvertently led to a karaoke craze in the 1980s. Thanks, Vietnam!. Fact: Did you know that karaoke was actually invented by a Filipino? The Vietnamese soldiers must have been thrilled to sing along to 'My Way'!.
• Headline: Moses Allows City Land for Temporary Park. Impact: Moses's agreement to let the city use the land as a park set off a chain reaction that ultimately led to the rise of hipster picnics, artisanal lemonade, and the world's most ironic 'no expressway' bumper stickers.. Fact: Did you know that Robert Moses is often referred to as 'the master builder'? I guess he just couldn't build a park without a degree in bureaucratic gymnastics..
• Headline: Transit Strike Looms in New York City. Impact: The looming transit strike prompted a surge in bike sales and an underground community of rollerblading commuters, leading to the infamous 'Rollerblade Wars' of the late '70s.. Fact: Did you know that shouting 'Strike now!' in a crowded room is pretty much a guaranteed way to get everyone else to join in your chaos? Just look at the 8,000 union members!.
• Headline: Polygamist Tells Why He Holds To Discarded Mormon Doctrine. Impact: The defense of polygamy breathed new life into the practice, leading to a resurgence of interest in multi-partner relationships, which eventually influenced the casting decisions of reality TV shows.. Fact: Did you know that polygamy has been practiced for thousands of years, but it still doesn't come with a good PR strategy? Someone get these guys a social media consultant!.
• Headline: 2 Join Civic Budget Group. Impact: The formation of the Civic Budget Group unknowingly set the stage for endless public meetings, where the phrase 'Can we table that for next time?' became a beloved inside joke among local politicians.. Fact: Did you know that joining a civic budget group is basically the adult version of joining the chess club? Lots of strategy, little excitement..
• Headline: Plane Lands on George Washington Bridge; Pilot, 19, Lands His Plane on the George Washington Bridge. Impact: The pilot's crash landing turned into a viral sensation, inspiring countless memes and a bizarre trend of reenacting the landing on TikTok, proving that nothing says 'I survived' like a viral video.. Fact: Did you know that landing on a bridge is only slightly less impressive than landing on a rooftop? But hey, at least he didn't land in a crowded Starbucks!.
• Headline: Moscow Hints an Attempt At a Rendezvous in Space. Impact: Moscow's hint at a rendezvous in space sparked an unexpected interest in space travel, leading to a generation of kids dreaming of becoming astronauts while ignoring their math homework.. Fact: Did you know that the idea of rendezvousing in space is about as clear as a foggy day in London? Just ask the astronauts who have tried!.
• Headline: Demonstrators at Ranch. Impact: The Johnsons' ranch became a hotspot for celebrity sightings, inadvertently creating the 'celebrity ranch' tourism trend that would inspire thousands of Instagram posts featuring questionable cowboy hats.. Fact: Did you know that ranches are the original influencer hangouts? Just add a horse and some overpriced jeans, and voilà!.
• Headline: LINDSAY APPOINTS RENT CONTROLLER; State Senator Berman, a Democrat, Will Assume Mrs. Gabel's Post LINDSAY APPOINTS RENT CONTROLLER. Impact: Lindsay's appointment of a rent controller led to a minor revolution in tenant rights, though it ultimately resulted in a confusing game of musical chairs among politicians trying to take credit.. Fact: Did you know that appointing a rent controller is the political equivalent of rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic? Look at all that effort for minimal changes!.