JANUARY 3, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Castro's Shift from Personal Rule. Impact: If Castro had actually followed through with this hint, Cuba might have seen a wave of collective gardening instead of collective oppression. Who knew a little less personal rule could have led to a thriving avocado toast economy?. Fact: Castro’s personal rule lasted longer than most reality TV shows, yet somehow fewer people were interested in watching..
• Headline: Mummers Parade Captivates Philadelphia Crowds. Impact: The Mummers Parade turned into an annual tradition that would inspire countless hangovers and poorly coordinated dance moves across generations. Thanks, Philadelphia, for setting the bar of questionable celebration so high.. Fact: The Mummers Parade is basically a fancy excuse for people to dress up in sequins and get day drunk in public. It's like Mardi Gras but with more pretzels..
• Headline: RUBY IN RECORDING DENIES CONSPIRACY. Impact: Ruby's denial of conspiracy added fuel to the fire of conspiracy theories, leading to a whole subculture of 'what ifs' and 'did you knows' that still keep historians and conspiracy theorists busy today. Thanks, Jack Ruby, for giving us endless material!. Fact: If you ever feel like you're living in a conspiracy theory, just remember that Jack Ruby was living in a conspiracy reality..
• Headline: 7 MIG'S SHOT DOWN BY AMERICAN JETS IN NORTH VIETNAM; F-4's Lure Enemy's Planes Into Battle No U.S. Jets Are Reported Lost FOE'S WORST DAY IN AIR Allied Ground Forces Back on Offensive in South Destroyers Shell Island 7 MIG's Downed by U.S. Pilots In Foe's Worst Day of Air War. Impact: The aerial battle where 7 MIGs were shot down led to an escalation of US involvement in Vietnam, turning a minor air skirmish into a full-blown geopolitical mess. Thank you, F-4s, for making history a whole lot messier.. Fact: In Vietnam, the skies must have looked like a video game, except with much higher stakes and fewer cheat codes..
• Headline: RIGHTS UNIT PLANS NEW SCHOOL SUITS; Wants Courts to Adhere to Desegregation Guidelines. Impact: The NAACP's push for new school suits might have been a catalyst for subsequent civil rights movements. Who knew that fighting for equality could lead to actual equality? Shocking!. Fact: The NAACP has been doing the heavy lifting for civil rights ever since. They probably deserve a medal or a holiday or something..
• Headline: Group Seeks Law To Have Unions Act For Members Only. Impact: The sitdown strike in Spain not only freed six labor leaders but also opened the floodgates for more civil disobedience tactics. Who knew that hunger strikes could lead to actual food for thought?. Fact: Sitdown strikes: because sometimes standing up for your rights just doesn’t cut it..
• Headline: A Sitdown Strike in Spain Wins Release of 6 Leaders; Madrid Sitdown Strike Wins Release of Six Jailed Leaders. Impact: Linking smoking to poor grades led to a new generation of college students trying to balance their nicotine addiction with their GPA. Who knew that lighting up could also dim your academic future?. Fact: 40% of freshmen smoked, but the other 60% were just too busy pretending they liked kale to notice!.
• Headline: SMOKING LINKED TO POOR GRADES; Habit in Freshmen Is Also Tied to Campus Activity.