OCTOBER 28, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Colombia's Stringent Measures Against Subversion. Impact: Colombia's anti-subversion measures created a climate of paranoia that led to an entire generation of conspiracy theorists believing that even their cereal was subversive. Who knew cornflakes could spark a revolution?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more rigid than Colombia's curbs was the government's ability to ignore the fact that repression rarely leads to peace? Classic!.
• Headline: Billy Graham's Upcoming Visit to Vietnam. Impact: Billy Graham's visit to Vietnam inspired soldiers to find salvation, but it also sparked a trend of 'faith-based military operations' that would eventually lead to the belief that God was on the side of whoever had the tastiest donuts.. Fact: Did you know that this visit was one of the earliest instances of a preacher going into a war zone? I guess the 'Good News' had to be delivered, even if it came with a side of shrapnel!.
• Headline: The Life of Norman Lazarus. Impact: Norman Lazarus's name being in the headlines created a ripple effect that led to countless parents naming their children after biblical figures, which eventually resulted in a whole generation of Normans wondering why they were always expected to rise from the dead.. Fact: Did you know that the name Lazarus has become synonymous with comebacks? Just ask any sports team that has ever made a last-minute comeback!.
• Headline: BERNARD PESKOE. Impact: Bernard Peskoe's name in the headlines was so groundbreaking that it inadvertently inspired a wave of people to start paying attention to their own names, leading to a 50% increase in social media profile updates worldwide.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes just having a name mentioned in the news is enough to make you famous? Just ask... well, nobody, because no one knows who Bernard Peskoe is!.
• Headline: JURY IS SUSTAINED ON POWELL'S GUILT; Criminal Contempt Upheld Sentencing Date Set Conviction of Powell Sustained On Charge of Criminal Contempt. Impact: The jury's decision to uphold Powell's contempt conviction set a precedent that would inspire countless legal dramas, ensuring that future generations would never run out of courtroom shows to binge-watch.. Fact: Did you know that courtroom dramas often have more plot twists than actual legal proceedings? Just ask any lawyer who has had to deal with a dramatic client!.
• Headline: Cross Burned at Malverne. Impact: The burning cross incident in Malverne sparked a wave of outrage that led to increased community activism, proving that even the most shocking acts of hate can sometimes unite people for a greater cause.. Fact: Did you know that burning crosses are not the best way to make friends? Just a little historical insight for you!.