SEPTEMBER 11, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: London Exchange Controversy on Women Members. Impact: This little tête-à-tête over women in finance led to a chain reaction where women everywhere started asking for rights, eventually leading to the invention of power suits and the phrase 'I’ll have what she’s having.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more shocking than the idea of women in finance was the fact that nobody had ever bothered to apply? Talk about a missed opportunity!.
• Headline: New York's 1965 Oil Production Boom. Impact: The oil boom in New York State in 1965 set the stage for countless debates on energy, leading to the modern-day obsession with avocado toast and electric cars. Thanks, oil!. Fact: Did you know $8.5 million in 1965 is equivalent to about $70 million today? That's a lot of oil for a state that still thinks ‘drilling’ is a way to fix potholes..
• Headline: Negro Is Slain in Atlanta, Setting Off New Violence; VIOLENCE ERUPTS ANEW IN ATLANTA. Impact: The violence in Atlanta ignited a firestorm of civil rights activism, leading to a decades-long struggle for equality that reshaped American society. A tragic reminder that change often comes at a great cost.. Fact: Did you know that this event served as a catalyst for many pivotal moments in the civil rights movement? Sometimes history really likes to remind us of our darkest hours to push for change..
• Headline: SYRIA, AMID CALM, REOPENS BORDERS; People Fill Streets Again in Wake of Revolt Crisis. Impact: Syria's reopening of borders was like opening Pandora's box. The political instability that followed provided endless fodder for conspiracy theorists and political analysts alike, proving that chaos is a universal language.. Fact: Did you know that revolutions tend to be followed by, well, more revolutions? Someone should really have told them that 'calm' is often just a lull before the storm..
• Headline: Jean Arthur: Still After Laughter. Impact: Jean Arthur’s pursuit of laughter might have inspired a generation of comedians who would later bombard us with dad jokes and puns. Thanks for setting the bar, Jean!. Fact: Did you know that Jean Arthur was so good at comedy that even her serious roles had people chuckling? It’s like she was a walking punchline in Hollywood!.
• Headline: British Exports to China Up 50% in First Half of '66. Impact: The increase in British exports to China signaled the beginning of a long and complicated relationship, leading to everything from tea parties to trade wars. Oh, the irony!. Fact: Did you know that this export boom was like the British saying, 'Hey China, remember us? We’ve got some really nice stuff to sell you!'.
• Headline: VIRGIN ISLANDS GET DIRECT DIALING LINK. Impact: Direct dialing between the US and the Virgin Islands paved the way for countless vacationers to call home and complain about overpriced cocktails. Thanks for the memories!. Fact: Did you know that direct dialing was such a big deal that some people thought it was a sign of the apocalypse? Turns out, it was just the end of long-distance charges..
• Headline: Chief of Neurosurgery Named at St. Vincent's. Impact: Dr. Rovit’s appointment was a small step in medical history, but it led to the eventual rise of neurosurgeons who can now make your brain operate like a well-oiled machine. Or at least that’s the goal!. Fact: Did you know neurosurgeons have one of the toughest jobs out there? They literally have to think on their feet while working with someone’s brain. No pressure!.