OCTOBER 20, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Population Surges Past 196 Million. Impact: With the U.S. population hitting 196 million, a butterfly unknowingly flapped its wings in 1965, leading to a massive increase in traffic jams and the invention of the 'please honk if you love democracy' bumper sticker.. Fact: Did you know that if every American lined up single file, they would stretch from coast to coast? That’s a lot of complaining about waiting in line!.
• Headline: Exploring President Johnson's Historical Itinerary. Impact: This meticulously planned itinerary somehow led to the invention of GPS, because who doesn’t want to know exactly where a politician is at all times?. Fact: Did you know that presidential itineraries could rival the most complex spy novels? Plot twists included!.
• Headline: House Ethics Plan Softened, 255 to 0; Study Group Voted. Impact: This event ensured that future politicians would continue to find creative ways to dodge accountability, ultimately leading to a thriving industry of political spin doctors and PR firms.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing softer than this ethics plan was the pillows in Congress during nap time?.
• Headline: Mrs. Johnson Is Given Highest Honor in Cup. Impact: Mrs. Johnson receiving this honor created a ripple effect that empowered women in politics, leading to future first ladies mastering the art of public speaking and hosting extravagant garden parties.. Fact: Fun fact: The drink offered to Mrs. Johnson was so exclusive that even the cups were considered a national treasure!.
• Headline: New President Named For Gumbinner-North. Impact: B Dodge's appointment kicked off a series of questionable leadership decisions that would inspire countless 'how not to run a company' seminars in the decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that Gumbinner-North was a pioneer in the field of 'nobody really knows what we do' business models?.
• Headline: Soviet Asks Manila to Let Reporters Attend Parley. Impact: This request for reporters to attend a parley inadvertently led to the birth of the international 'media circus,' forever changing how politics is covered and ensuring that every event would eventually have a live studio audience.. Fact: Fun fact: The Soviet Union believed that allowing reporters would be a great way to distract them from the real drama happening behind the scenes!.
• Headline: U.S. CHESS TEAM TO PLAY IN CUBA; State Department Approves Financing Is Arranged. Impact: The U.S. chess team's trip to Cuba led to an unexpected rise in chess popularity, causing an influx of hipster coffee shops where the only thing more pretentious than the coffee was the chess game being played.. Fact: Did you know that chess is one of the few sports where you can wear a beret and nobody bats an eye?.