APRIL 20, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Supreme Court Upholds Liquor Price Control. Impact: This Supreme Court ruling led to a nationwide trend of liquor price wars, resulting in a chain reaction where bars began offering absurdly cheap drinks to attract customers, eventually leading to a global cocktail culture. Thanks, Supreme Court! Now we have happy hour everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that this ruling also inspired a generation of college students to start their own underground liquor price comparison websites? 'Cheap Spirits' was a huge hit… for about a week..
• Headline: Dirksen Disagrees with Ford on Vietnam War. Impact: Dirksen's disavowal created a rift in the Republican party that would echo through the decades, ultimately leading to the rise of a new breed of politicians who would rather tweet their disagreements than have a civil conversation. Because why not?. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'war bungling' was later adopted by many as a euphemism for awkward family gatherings, especially around Thanksgiving..
• Headline: Actress Seeks Jury Trial. Impact: This seemingly trivial request for a jury trial opened the floodgates for countless celebrity court cases, leading to the rise of the reality TV courtroom drama genre. Who knew one actress’s legal battle would change television forever?. Fact: Did you know that this actress later became a judge on a reality TV show about courtroom mishaps? Justice served with a side of drama!.
• Headline: HOROWITZ SAYS MET FACES 'BARBARISM'. Impact: Horowitz's campaign to save the old house ignited a movement that would later inspire countless preservation efforts, ultimately leading to an entire subculture of people who now think of themselves as 'House Guardians.'. Fact: Ironically, the old house was later turned into a hipster cafe called 'The Antiquity,' where no one actually cared about the history—just the artisanal lattes..
• Headline: BUSINESS EMPIRE SET UP IN FRANCE; Bank in Pact With Empain and Schneider Groups. Impact: This business empire formation in France set off a domino effect of corporate mergers and partnerships that eventually led to the absurdity of conglomerates owning everything from banks to sandwich shops. Talk about corporate multitasking!. Fact: Funny enough, the Belgian Baron Empain later tried to branch out into the artisanal sandwich market, but the idea flopped because, you know, 'The Empain Panini' just didn’t have the same ring to it..
• Headline: Mexico Urges Arms Treaty. Impact: Mexico's push for an arms treaty became a pivotal moment in international relations, laying the groundwork for future discussions on arms control that would have everyone wondering if 'peace talks' were just code for an extended coffee break.. Fact: Fun fact: The conference was so boring that attendees started using the term 'arms treaty' to describe any long-winded meeting, including family reunions..