NOVEMBER 23, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Czech Embassy Reassures Foreign Tourists. Impact: The Czech Embassy's assurance to tourists led to an influx of American tourists in the 70s, all blissfully unaware they were being misled about safety until they discovered that the local cuisine involved more than just goulash and dumplings. This sparked a worldwide trend of culinary tourism, which ultimately led to a global obsession with food trucks. Thanks, Czech Embassy!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more distorted than the American press in this case was the tourists' understanding of Czech cuisine?.
• Headline: Greyhound Unit Elects Chief. Impact: Kerrigan's election as chief of the Central Greyhound Lines inadvertently inspired the formation of more bus routes that somehow managed to make every journey feel like a trip to the DMV. Thanks to his leadership, bus travel was never the same... or perhaps it was just as miserable.. Fact: Did you know that Greyhound buses are the only vehicles where you can share your personal space with a stranger while also sharing their questionable life choices?.
• Headline: Stevenson Chief Named. Impact: D M Graham's appointment to lead a fund drive marked the beginning of the endless series of 'fundraising galas' that plague us to this day. You know, the ones with overpriced tickets and mysteriously absent drinks?. Fact: Did you know that fundraising events are basically just adult bake sales, but with fewer cookies and more awkward small talk?.
• Headline: FRANCO PRESENTS LIMITED REFORMS IN NEW CHARTER; Voting Rolls Are Expanded but Political Parties Are Barred as Damaging FALANGE POWER TO END Its 'Principles' to Be a Guide Choice of Successor as Spain's Ruler Unclear Franco Introduces Charter With Limited Reforms. Impact: Franco's limited reforms were like putting a fresh coat of paint on a crumbling wall; it looked nice, but underneath, it was still a disaster waiting to happen. This 'reform' sparked debates on the nature of authoritarianism that continue to resonate in political discussions today.. Fact: Did you know that Franco's idea of reform was about as appealing as a flat soda? Sure, it’s technically still a drink, but no one really wants it..
• Headline: FALANGE'S POWER ENDED BY CHARTER; Franco Eliminates Role of Spain's Only Legal Party. Impact: The end of Falangist power marked a pivotal shift in Spanish politics, leading to a rollercoaster of democratic changes. This ultimately resulted in Spain becoming a land of tapas bars instead of totalitarian rule, which is a win for everyone.. Fact: Did you know that Falangists were so committed to their cause that they probably would have protested against a good paella?.
• Headline: Japanese Communists Oust 13. Impact: The expulsion of the 13 Japanese Communists for criticizing the party's stance triggered a series of internal purges that would make even the most dramatic reality TV show blush with envy. This laid the groundwork for a complex relationship with dissent that would persist in global politics.. Fact: Did you know that being expelled for criticism is basically the adult version of getting sent to your room? 'You're grounded from the party!'.