SEPTEMBER 27, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Rochelle College Elects New Trustees. Impact: The election of trustees at New Rochelle College led to a series of decisions that resulted in a spectacularly mediocre college football team that would go on to inspire countless sitcom episodes about underdog sports.. Fact: Did you know that one of the new trustees once tried to organize a bake sale that accidentally turned into a two-week long debate over the best cookie recipe? Talk about setting priorities!.
• Headline: Africans Walk Out of U.N. Assembly Debate. Impact: The walkout catalyzed a series of debates that would gradually shift global perspectives on human rights, leading to a united front against colonialism. Who knew a simple act of walking out would inspire generations of activists?. Fact: Did you know that walking out of a debate is the oldest trick in the book? It’s like saying, 'I can’t even' before it was even a meme!.
• Headline: YEMENI PREDICTS RENEWAL OF WAR; Royalist Leader Says Talks With Faisal Will Decide. Impact: This prediction set the stage for a series of conflicts that would ripple through the Middle East, creating a ‘war buffet’ where everyone got a taste of conflict, but not in a fun way. Thanks, Yemen!. Fact: Did you know that the royalist leader’s crystal ball was actually just an old globe? Talk about misusing your resources!.
• Headline: 5 DIE IN PLANE BLAST OVER SOUTH DAKOTA. Impact: This tragic event led to stricter aviation regulations and increased safety measures, proving that sometimes it takes a disaster for people to realize that planes are supposed to fly in the air, not explode.. Fact: Did you know that South Dakota is known for its vast prairies and not for its exploding planes? Just a little reminder to check your flight mechanics!.
• Headline: Portuguese Criticize U.S.. Impact: The ire of the Portuguese press against the U.S. led to a dramatic increase in witty political cartoons across Europe, illustrating that when one group is mad, the rest of the world just gets more creative in their mockery.. Fact: Did you know that criticizing the U.S. is like throwing a boomerang? It always comes back, but it sometimes hits you in the face!.
• Headline: NEW RISE OFFERED BY WESTINGHOUSE; Unions Would Get 4% Each Year of Three-Year Pact. Impact: This wage proposal sparked a legendary saga of union negotiations that turned into a soap opera, complete with dramatic exits, cliffhangers, and a few surprise appearances by members of the board.. Fact: Did you know that negotiating wages is basically just adults playing 'Let’s Make a Deal' without the shiny prizes? Spoiler alert: they never get the car!.
• Headline: ERHARD CONFERS WITH PRESIDENT ON DEFENSE COST; Leaders Meet for 2 Hours To Visit Cape Kennedy Space Center Today ERHARD CONFERS WITH PRESIDENT. Impact: This meeting led to more budget discussions, which eventually spiraled into the confusing mess of defense spending that still haunts government budgets—like a ghost that just won’t leave the party.. Fact: Did you know that meetings about budgets are the adult version of watching paint dry? At least the paint has a chance of being interesting!.
• Headline: MOROCCO GENERAL ACCUSED AT TRIAL; Paris Court is Told Oufkir Threatened Ben Barka. Impact: This trial opened a Pandora's box of political intrigue and conspiracy theories that would echo through Africa and Europe, ensuring that every history class would have at least one student yelling ‘I knew it!’. Fact: Did you know that political trials are like reality TV? Lots of drama, questionable decisions, and a cliffhanger that leaves you wondering who will get voted off the island next!.