JANUARY 28, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rail Strike Order Extended Until March 16. Impact: The extended order resulted in rail workers becoming increasingly disgruntled, leading to a nationwide 'Railway Revolt' in 1972, where they collectively decided to only sing show tunes while on duty, causing massive delays and a sudden resurgence of interest in Broadway musicals.. Fact: Did you know that rail workers once attempted to strike over the right to wear comfortable shoes? Spoiler alert: it didn’t go well..
• Headline: Kentucky Enacts Strip Mine Regulations. Impact: The curbs on strip mining led to a significant decrease in environmental degradation, which ultimately allowed for the creation of a secret society of trees who began plotting their takeover of the state in the late '80s.. Fact: Kentucky once considered a law to protect the dignity of trees. It was voted down, but it did start a trend for 'Saplings' rights..
• Headline: Publisher Is Elected A Trustee of N.Y.U.. Impact: The election of the publisher as trustee sparked a chain reaction leading to the infamous 'Textbook War of 1978,' where publishers and professors battled over the rights to choose the most overpriced textbooks.. Fact: N.Y.U. trustees are often accused of being more concerned with their golf scores than education. Shocking, right?.
• Headline: CITY INQUIRY GETS KICKBACK TAPES; Building Inspector's Voice Identified at Hearing. Impact: This scandal inadvertently led to the rise of the phrase 'kickback' becoming a popular cocktail name in the '80s, resulting in a generation of drinkers who thought it was a fun way to discuss corruption.. Fact: Kickbacks were once considered a form of artistic expression in some circles. Talk about a creative economy!.
• Headline: Article 2 -- No Title. Impact: The mysterious nature of this untitled article led to a cult following among conspiracy theorists who believed it contained hidden messages about the future of humanity, resulting in a bizarre movement that still meets annually.. Fact: Sometimes, a lack of a title is the title. Just ask every poet in the 20th century..
• Headline: 'BIG FOUR' ACCEPT AUTO EXCISE TAX; But All Ask an Early End to Plan to Finance War. Impact: This reluctant acceptance led to a surge in automotive innovation, as manufacturers scrambled to develop cars that could run on nothing but good intentions and the fumes of discontent.. Fact: The 'Big Four' once considered a tax on bad driving, but decided it would just be too hard to enforce..
• Headline: DEBUT IS MADE HERE BY KAMMERMUSIKER. Impact: The U.S. debut of Kammermusiker inadvertently inspired a wave of classical music mania, causing a brief national obsession with pocket-sized orchestras that ended when people realized they could just listen to the radio.. Fact: Kammermusiker translates to 'chamber musician,' which sounds fancy until you realize they mostly just play in cramped spaces and hope no one steps on their toes..
• Headline: Dividends in Canada Set Record for Seventh Year. Impact: This financial milestone made Canadian geese so proud that they began a 'Dividends Parade,' where they honked about fiscal responsibility and tax breaks, turning them into the unofficial mascots of Canadian economics.. Fact: Canadian geese are essentially the overlords of the finance world — just ask any unfortunate jogger they’ve chased off their territory..
• Headline: U.S. Survey Said to Show Drop in Vietcong Volunteers. Impact: The drop in volunteers led to a dramatic shift in recruitment strategies, causing the Vietcong to inadvertently inspire a series of motivational posters that became wildly popular in the 1970s, with slogans like 'Join Us for Free Lunch!'. Fact: It turns out that 'free lunch' is still a powerful recruiting tool, whether for military or just getting people to come to your dinner party..