MARCH 2, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wesleyan University Fasts for Peace. Impact: This four-day fast unknowingly set off a series of peaceful protests across college campuses, leading to a nationwide 'fasting for peace' trend that inspired future generations to skip breakfast instead of fighting wars.. Fact: Did you know that fasting is not just for peace? It's also a great way to get out of awkward dinner conversations!.
• Headline: Legislative Run Announcement. Impact: With no title and vague intentions, this candidate's run for legislation sparked a movement where future candidates believed that mystery and ambiguity were the keys to political success. Spoiler: they weren't.. Fact: Did you know that running for office without a clear platform is like playing poker with no cards? It might be fun, but you definitely won't win any friends..
• Headline: Senate Panel Approves Significant Tax Bill. Impact: The decision to bar deductions for political ads led to a significant decrease in misleading political advertising, causing future candidates to resort to social media memes to get their messages across, for better or worse.. Fact: Did you know that taxes are like a bad relationship? The more deductions you try to claim, the more complicated it becomes!.
• Headline: PRESIDENT MAKES A NEW PEACE PLEA; Exhorts Reds to Negotiate Renews Offer of Aid to North and South Vietnam PRESIDENT MAKES A NEW PEACE PLEA. Impact: This plea for peace against the backdrop of war became a historical moment that led to hundreds of peace movements, inadvertently inspiring every college student to believe they could change the world just by holding up a sign.. Fact: Did you know that peace pleas often have the same effect as a broken record? Repeated, hopeful, yet still somehow not quite effective..
• Headline: 3,000 YOUTHS STAGE MARCH IN JAKARTA. Impact: This massive demonstration against the government inspired a whole generation of activists to realize that marching in the streets was a great way to avoid homework and get free T-shirts.. Fact: Did you know that marching can burn more calories than a gym session? Who knew fighting for a cause could also be a workout!.
• Headline: Greek Church in Peace Move. Impact: This peace move by the Greek Church led to a small but significant shift in church-state relations, triggering a domino effect that resulted in future church leaders taking a class on diplomacy instead of only theology.. Fact: Did you know that even churches can have drama? Who needs reality TV when you have ecclesiastical disputes?.
• Headline: Tax-Avoidance Adviser Ordered To Pay $2.5-Million in U.S. Tax; Tax-Avoidance Adviser Ordered To Pay $2.5-Million in U.S. Tax. Impact: This landmark ruling against a tax-avoidance adviser triggered a wave of similar cases, ultimately leading to the creation of a new superhero: Captain Compliance, who fights against tax evasion one loophole at a time.. Fact: Did you know that trying to avoid taxes is like trying to dodge a speeding ticket? Good luck with that!.