NOVEMBER 9, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rockefeller Triumphs in Arkansas Election. Impact: This victory led to a long line of Rockefeller family members believing they could just waltz into any political office, eventually culminating in a reality TV show where they try to run a farm. Spoiler: they can't tell the difference between corn and soybeans.. Fact: The Rockefellers are so rich, they probably have a separate bank account just for their 'I can’t believe it’s not butter' spreads..
• Headline: Erhard's Party Nominates Successors. Impact: This nomination was the beginning of a domino effect that led to years of political squabbles in Germany, eventually resulting in a new national sport: competitive coalition forming.. Fact: The German political system is so complex, it’s like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube while riding a unicycle..
• Headline: McIntyre Triumphs Over Thyng in Senate Contest. Impact: McIntyre's victory altered the course of New Hampshire politics, leading to a surge of candidates thinking they could simply run on their last name—setting the stage for a bizarre trend of ‘Name Your Kid McIntyre’ parties.. Fact: New Hampshire is known for its primary elections, which means it’s basically the Super Bowl for politicians without the halftime show..
• Headline: Police Review Panel Killed By Large Majority in City; Police Department's Civilian Review Board Abolished by a Heavy Majority in City RESULT A REBUFF TO THREE CHIEFS Pleas by Lindsay, Javits and Kennedy Rejected-- New Panel to Be Named 'Understanding' Asked Months of Campaign Planning. Impact: The abolition of the review panel led to years of unmonitored policing, which not only stressed the relationship between law enforcement and the community but also inspired a number of poorly written crime dramas.. Fact: When it comes to community oversight, sometimes it feels like politicians are playing a game of 'hot potato'—only they never want to be the ones holding the potato when the music stops..
• Headline: WORLD BODY IS AIM OF ANTI-COMMUNISTS. Impact: The formation of this anti-communist league inadvertently led to a rise in conspiracy theories involving everything from invisible pink unicorns to why your cat really stares at you at night.. Fact: Anti-communists meeting to discuss world unity is like cats gathering to discuss the merits of dog friendship—good luck with that..
• Headline: REAGAN ELECTED BY A WIDE MARGIN; Governor Brown Fails to Win Third Term in California --Turnout Is Heavy Reagan Defeats Governor Brown By Big Margin in California Vote Leads in Some Cities A Victory Celebration. Impact: Reagan's election not only paved the way for his presidency but also kickstarted a whole new genre of 'Hollywood actors turned politicians'—because who knew acting skills could translate to political prowess?. Fact: Ronald Reagan was once a lifeguard. So, if you think about it, he went from saving kids in the pool to saving the country from its political dilemmas. Quite the upgrade!.
• Headline: HOUSE SEATS SHIFT; Republicans Stronger Than Was Expected in Off-Year Vote. Impact: This unexpected strength shift created a rift in the political landscape, leading to an influx of political memes that would haunt social media for decades to come.. Fact: Off-year elections are like the prequels of political seasons: no one really expects them to matter, but they end up being talked about way too much..
• Headline: LEFTIST DENOUNCES BERMUDA'S SERVICES. Impact: This denunciation set off a wave of criticism that made Bermuda rethink its tourism slogans, resulting in a campaign focused on 'Come for the beaches, stay for the bureaucracy!'. Fact: Bermuda is famous for its pink sand beaches, which is ironic since the only thing brighter than the sand is the sunburn you’ll get from arguing about politics there..