APRIL 15, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Quebec's New Foreign Affairs Ministry. Impact: Quebec's decision to establish its own foreign affairs ministry led to a series of events where other provinces began to think they could do the same. Eventually, Canada was divided into 'mini-nations' arguing over who gets the best poutine.. Fact: Did you know that Quebec once considered sending its own Olympic team? Imagine the drama of the gold medal for cheese curds!.
• Headline: Soviet Cosmic Trials for Lunar Missions. Impact: The Soviet lunar test sparked a global space race that not only led to the moon landing but also to the creation of those awkward family road trip games like 'I Spy' in space. Thanks, Cosmos!. Fact: Fun fact: The weight of the payloads tested was so heavy, they could’ve carried all the regrets associated with not taking your space dreams seriously!.
• Headline: Honoring Charles A. Moore's Legacy. Impact: Charles A. Moore's death was a pivotal moment that caused an uptick in philosophical debates about life and death, leading to countless coffee shop discussions that still haunt us today.. Fact: He led the Philosophers' Parley, which sounds like a fancy book club but was actually just a bunch of people arguing about whether a hot dog is a sandwich..
• Headline: Throngs to Parade To the U.N. Today For Antiwar Rally; ANTIWAR THRONGS TO PROTEST TODAY. Impact: The antiwar rally not only brought attention to the Vietnam War but also inspired future generations to protest, leading to a rise in catchy protest songs that are still stuck in your head today.. Fact: Did you know that the police prepared for a crowd of up to 400,000? That's more people than can fit in a stadium, and yet, they still didn't manage to fit everyone’s opinions!.
• Headline: Johnson Hails Conference; Ecuador Spurns Final Pact; Johnson Hails American Presidents' Conference at Close as Extremely Valuable. Impact: Johnson's hailing of the conference made everyone think they could just hold conferences to solve all problems, leading to endless meetings and the invention of the phrase 'circle back'.. Fact: Did you know that 'extremely valuable' is just code for 'we talked a lot and achieved very little'? Classic politician move!.
• Headline: NORMAN DAWES, LED MONTREAL BREWERY. Impact: Norman Dawes' leadership at the Montreal Brewery led to the rise of craft beers, which eventually became a necessity for hipsters everywhere, forever changing the landscape of drinking.. Fact: At 92, he was likely the only person who could remember when beer was just beer, not a lifestyle choice!.
• Headline: Curtiss-Wright Corp. Elects High Executive. Impact: Curtiss-Wright's high executive election led to a cascade of corporate power plays, resulting in more 'executive' titles than actual executives. The boardroom became a game of who could invent the fanciest title.. Fact: Did you know that 'executive vice president' is just a way of saying 'I’m in charge of the snacks and the awkward conversations'?.
• Headline: VOTING IS EXPECTED ON FOOD-OIL DEBTS. Impact: The vote on food-oil debts paved the way for future debates on agricultural policies, leading to the rise of avocado toast as a cultural phenomenon that we still can't escape.. Fact: Yes, food-oil debts were a big deal back then, but let’s be real; they couldn't compete with the drama of getting avocados to your brunch table!.
• Headline: DE GRAY WHITE. Impact: De Gray White's legacy lives on, as his name has since been used to describe everything from luxurious paint colors to bizarre conspiracy theories about secret societies.. Fact: Apparently, if you say 'De Gray White' three times in front of a mirror, a history professor will appear to bore you with facts you never wanted to know!.
• Headline: 4,500 G.I.'S FLOWN TO BORDER REGION OF SOUTH VIETNAM; 196th Brigade to Reinforce Marines in 5 Provinces Near the Neutral Zone A BARRIER IS GOING UP Ky Reports Construction of Fortified Line in Flatlands South of Buffer Area. Impact: The deployment of 4,500 G.I.s to South Vietnam was a critical moment that solidified America’s involvement in a conflict that would lead to protests, social upheaval, and much regrettable fashion choices.. Fact: In retrospect, that fortified line was really just a very elaborate metaphor for how hard it is to build a wall and still expect people to get along..