MARCH 30, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: May Draft of 34,600 Soldiers Announced. Impact: The drafting of 34,600 soldiers led to an uptick in creative protest signs decades later. Who knew that a piece of paper could inspire such colorful art and music?. Fact: Did you know that the draft often led to massive protests? Because nothing screams 'freedom' like being forced into military service!.
• Headline: NFL and AFL Draft Proposal Rejected. Impact: Rozelle's rejection of the joint draft set the stage for a fierce rivalry that would lead to the creation of legendary football matchups, and subsequently, the world's longest-running argument over which league is superior.. Fact: Fun fact: The NFL and AFL's rivalry made more headlines than most soap operas. Who needs drama when you have touchdowns?.
• Headline: CITY STOPS PIPING OF HUDSON WATER; Station Temporarily Closed Until Source Is Needed City Shuts Off Its Water Station On Hudson to Prevent Overflow. Impact: The decision to stop piping Hudson water sparked a local uprising of bottled water enthusiasts, eventually leading to the hipster hydration movement of the 2000s.. Fact: Did you know that in 1968, people actually trusted tap water? Oh, how times have changed!.
• Headline: New Treasury Aide Chosen. Impact: R.J. Albright's appointment as Treasury aide led to a series of meetings where everyone pretended to understand complicated financial terms, inadvertently spawning countless 'finance 101' memes.. Fact: Did you know that the Treasury has more aides than actual money? Just kidding, they don't—yet!.
• Headline: PRAGUE AND WARSAW GET NEW BONN PLEAS. Impact: Chancellor Erhard's call for dialogue was so effective it inspired generations of politicians to use the phrase 'let's have a dialogue' whenever they wanted to dodge real issues.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Dialogue' is a politician's way of saying, 'I have no idea what to do next.'.
• Headline: JOHNSON FAVORS 5-TO-7% TAX RISE IF ANY IS NEEDED; Says the Increase Would Be 'Modest' but Is Still Unsure the Economy Requires It JOHNSON FAVORS 5-TO-7% TAX RISE. Impact: Johnson's consideration of a tax rise paved the way for generations of Americans to become amateur economists, leading to countless family dinners derailed by tax debates.. Fact: Did you know that taxes are like belly buttons? Everyone has one, but nobody really wants to talk about them at dinner!.
• Headline: Khrushchev, at Villa, Sees Congress on TV. Impact: Khrushchev's TV viewing habits inadvertently popularized the concept of binge-watching among politicians, which has since morphed into a global trend—thank you, Cold War!. Fact: Did you know that before streaming, politicians had to watch Congress on TV? Talk about a snooze-fest!.
• Headline: MOYERS CLARIFIES SAIGON TRIP DELAY; Denies Political Unrest Is Reason for Action. Impact: Moyers' clarification about his trip delay sparked a series of 'political unrest' denials, which eventually led to an entire subgenre of political sitcoms focusing on absurd justifications.. Fact: Did you know that denying political unrest is like saying you didn't eat the last cookie? Just too hard to believe!.