JULY 15, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hospital Stoppages Spark Mayor's Appeal. Impact: The mayor's appeal to end hospital stoppages inadvertently led to an underground network of healthcare workers who would later plot a comedy-drama series about their lives, ironically called 'ER: The Real Stories'.. Fact: Did you know that when unions stop working, they also stop making coffee for politicians? It's a conspiracy to keep the caffeine levels down in city hall!.
• Headline: Volunteers Sustain Montefiore Amid Challenges. Impact: The volunteers keeping Montefiore open sparked a nationwide trend of 'volunteerism', leading to the rise of people forming ‘community service clubs’ where they meet weekly to argue about who deserves the last cookie.. Fact: Did you know that volunteering can be a great way to avoid doing your actual job? Sure, it helps others, but really, it's just a fancy excuse to dodge responsibilities..
• Headline: Quebec's Government Acts Against Hospital Strike. Impact: Quebec's move to thwart the strike inspired a legendary Canadian sitcom about nonprofessional workers, where every episode ends with them singing 'O Canada' and realizing they still have to work.. Fact: Did you know that in Quebec, mediating a strike is just code for 'let's all sit in a circle and talk about our feelings over poutine'?.
• Headline: Canvass Confirms Rep. Smith Lost. Impact: The confirmation of Rep. Smith's loss led to a time loop where he repeatedly runs for office, each time losing harder than the last, until he becomes the punchline of a very confusing political joke.. Fact: Did you know that losing an election is just a practice round for politicians? It's like a rehearsal, but with more crying and less applause..
• Headline: Killing of G.I. Investigated. Impact: The Pentagon's investigation into the G.I.'s killing set off a chain reaction leading to an entire genre of films about soldiers dealing with their feelings, which, ironically, made the military even more popular.. Fact: Did you know that soldiers have feelings too? Shocking, I know. They just prefer to express them through heavy machinery instead of therapy..
• Headline: Buitoni Ready to Cooperate With U.S. on Its Labeling. Impact: Buitoni's willingness to cooperate with the FDA led to a revolution in food labeling, inspiring a new generation of consumers who now scrutinize labels like they’re reading a novel full of plot twists.. Fact: Did you know that food labels are just a way for companies to show off their vocabulary? I mean, who doesn't love a good 'quinoa' or 'artisanal' on their dinner plate?.
• Headline: Gemini Network Drills for Launching on Monday; Astronauts Go Over Flight Plan as Part of Daylong Preparatory Project. Impact: Gemini Network's launch preparations led to an unexpected uptick in conspiracy theories about aliens, causing a wave of amateur UFO sightings that culminated in an annual festival for all things extraterrestrial.. Fact: Did you know that astronauts have to memorize their flight plan, but they still can’t remember where they put their keys? Space travel is tough, but so is finding your wallet!.