DECEMBER 31, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mark Sloman: Influential Publisher Passes Away. Impact: Mark Sloman's demise resulted in a butterfly effect that led to the tragic decline of the printed word. Without his contributions, a vast number of newspapers went digital, which ultimately spawned social media and the endless scroll of cat videos that plague us today.. Fact: Did you know that Mark Sloman once backed an initiative for a 'No News is Good News' day? Spoiler: it didn't go well..
• Headline: Court of Appeals Declares Law Unconstitutional. Impact: The court's decision to save the old building resulted in a ripple that led to a nationwide obsession with preservation, eventually resulting in people hoarding everything from vintage cereal boxes to old VHS tapes.. Fact: Did you know that the building in question was once considered for a reality show? 'Real Houses of New York' just didn't have the same ring to it..
• Headline: Manhattan to Try a Low-Pollution Bus. Impact: The introduction of a low-pollution bus led to an unforeseen future where people began to care about air quality, resulting in a boom in yoga classes and vegan restaurants, ultimately giving rise to the hipster movement.. Fact: Did you know that the first low-pollution bus was more popular than the average politician? At least it didn’t have to make any promises!.
• Headline: China's Nuclear Progress. Impact: China's nuclear progress escalated the global arms race, leading to increasingly elaborate hiding spots for those pesky bombs and a lot of awkward conversations at international summits.. Fact: Fun fact: The first nuclear weapon design was inspired by a particularly feisty game of Jenga. Who knew stacking blocks could have such consequences?.
• Headline: Ski Parade to Honor Nugents. Impact: The ski parade honoring the Nugents sparked an annual tradition that led to a bizarre competition where skiing became a way to settle disputes, culminating in the creation of the International Ski Showdown Federation.. Fact: Fun fact: The Nugents were so honored that they attempted to ski down the entire mountain in one go. Spoiler: It ended in a hot cocoa disaster..
• Headline: The Year of the Moon. Impact: Declaring 'year of the moon' led to an influx of moon-themed merchandise, from moon pies to space-themed parties, which eventually fueled the rise of TikTok challenges involving lunar dances.. Fact: Did you know that the moon's popularity peaked when it was discovered it made for a great backdrop for selfies? Thank you, Instagram!.
• Headline: CHARTCHAI STOPS M'GOWAN IN 9TH; Thai Wins World Flyweight Title in Bangkok Ring. Impact: Chartchai's victory in the boxing ring inspired a surge in martial arts movies where underdogs defeated all odds, leading to a generation of people believing they could also train for a week and become champions.. Fact: Did you know that Chartchai once attempted to train a cat as a sparring partner? The cat won by default, and now we have 'The Karate Cat' franchise..