OCTOBER 27, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Johnson's Heartwarming Visit to Wounded Soldiers. Impact: Johnson's penchant for signing casts inadvertently started the trend of celebrity autographs on everything, from body parts to overpriced sneakers. Who knew a Purple Heart could be worth more than a signed baseball?. Fact: Fun fact: The more you sign something, the less it actually means. Just ask any autograph collector!.
• Headline: Breakthrough in Photosynthesis Duplication. Impact: The successful duplication of photosynthesis led to a secret experiment where plants began negotiating for better living conditions. We now have a vegan uprising on our hands, demanding organic sunlight and filtered rain.. Fact: Drs. Bassham and Jensen probably didn't realize their work would one day inspire houseplants to start demanding rent..
• Headline: Blonde, 21, Seeks to Join The Combat in Vietnam. Impact: The bold decision of a 21-year-old girl to join the combat in Vietnam led to an unexpected trend where students everywhere decided they could fight their own battles—like arguing over who gets the last slice of pizza.. Fact: Talk about a brave choice! Joining the military is one way to avoid finals, but I wouldn't recommend it as a study strategy..
• Headline: U.S. HOLDS GERMAN IN NAZI GEM THEFT; Man Indicted in '42 Seized Here in Wartime Plot. Impact: The indictment of E Cremer for Nazi gem theft led to a global diamond smuggling ring that still operates today, with members using the phrase 'diamonds are forever' as their motto—because they certainly are, especially when they’re stolen.. Fact: This case proves that some criminals just can't let go of the past. Who knew a heist could have such long-lasting sparkle?.
• Headline: 805 NOMINATIONS BALKED IN SENATE; But 66,289 of President's Choices Were Backed in '66. Impact: The Senate's blockage of nominations led to a thriving underground economy of postmaster jobs being traded on the black market, where the going rate for a nomination was a plate of cookies and a promise of good service.. Fact: In a shocking turn of events, it was discovered that the real reason for the Senate's block was that they were all just trying to avoid the paperwork involved..
• Headline: Johnson, in 'Ranch Suit,' Outshines Other Visitors. Impact: Johnson's ranch suit became a fashion statement that rippled through history, leading to a resurgence of cowboy chic and the invention of the phrase 'business casual'—which never truly made sense.. Fact: As they say, if you can't impress them with your knowledge, dazzle them with your fashion choices!.
• Headline: NINE DIEM BACKERS RELEASED BY SAIGON. Impact: The release of nine Diem backers triggered an unexpected wave of political prisoner releases, resulting in a game of musical chairs that would last decades, with everyone wondering who would be next to sit down.. Fact: It's fascinating how freeing a few prisoners can lead to a domino effect—it's almost like the government was playing a real-life version of 'The Hunger Games'..