DECEMBER 15, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Agatha Sue Starring Lee Lawson. Impact: This comedy became a cult classic, inspiring future playwrights to think, 'If they can make a play out of that, why can't I?' Thus, the age of absurdist theater was born.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Agatha Sue, I Love You' was the first play to feature a character who spends more time talking about their love life than actually having one. Groundbreaking!.
• Headline: Police Audio Recording of Interrogations. Impact: This move led to a reality TV show boom decades later, where the world tuned in to watch 'Real Cops of Interrogation Rooms.' Ratings soared, and the concept of privacy took a long vacation.. Fact: Did you know that the first tape recordings were mostly filled with awkward silence? Just like most first dates..
• Headline: Thousands Welcome Bishop Sheen in Rochester. Impact: The overwhelming welcome for Bishop Sheen turned Rochester into a pilgrimage site, eventually leading to a tourism boom, where people flocked for the 'spiritual experience'—and the local hotdogs.. Fact: Bishop Sheen was known for his charisma and charm. It’s rumored he could make even a rock feel welcomed..
• Headline: MILITARY TARGETS HIT WITHIN HANOI, U.S. AIDES CONCEDE; In Past, Air Raids Have Been Reported Only in Relation to Distance From Center NEW ATTACK IS CHARGED North Vietnam Says Heavily Populated Areas of City Were Bombed for 2d Day U.S. Acknowledges That It Has Been Bombing Military Targets in Hanoi. Impact: The bombings in Hanoi would later be referenced in countless protest songs, shaping the anti-war movement and proving that music can indeed be a powerful weapon against political decisions.. Fact: The phrase 'bombs away' took on a whole new meaning during this time, becoming a punchline in music instead of a battle cry..
• Headline: Mayor of Jordanian Town Describes Attack by Israeli Force. Impact: This attack highlighted the escalating tensions in the region, setting the stage for decades of conflict and peace talks that would often end in more talks but little resolution.. Fact: The political landscape of the Middle East is so complex that even GPS gets confused trying to navigate the peace process..
• Headline: 16 ARE INDICTED IN RIGHTS CASE; Alleged Minutemen Accused of Arson Conspiracy. Impact: The indictment of these alleged Minutemen contributed to the growing awareness of civil rights and the dangers of extremist groups, leading to stronger laws and more public discourse on freedom and responsibility.. Fact: The Minutemen were not just a historical group; they were also the first to prove that you could be both misguided and heavily armed at the same time..
• Headline: Spaniards, Thronging to Polls, Vote 'Yes' to New Franco Constitution; Spaniards, Thronging to Polls, Vote 'Yes' to New Constitution. Impact: Voting 'Yes' solidified Franco's grip on Spain, leading to decades of oppressive rule, which ironically made the later transition to democracy that much more celebrated.. Fact: Franco’s constitution was so popular that even the paper it was printed on started a fan club. Just kidding—nobody wanted to be associated with that mess..