MAY 11, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chiang Ching Emerges as Cultural Revolution Leader. Impact: Chiang Ching's rise to power and her role in the Cultural Revolution led to a cultural reshaping of China, which ultimately resulted in a global fascination with the phrase 'Cultural Revolution'—used now to describe everything from fashion trends to social movements. Thanks, Mao's wife, for all those Pinterest boards!. Fact: Fun fact: If you ever wondered who made red the new black in revolutionary chic, it was all her. Just imagine the fashion police during the Cultural Revolution!.
• Headline: Keogh's Pursuit of Justice: A New Trial. Impact: Keogh's pursuit of a new trial in his bankruptcy fraud case set a precedent that inspired countless others to believe they could dodge their legal woes with just the right amount of paperwork. The phrase 'try, try again' took on a whole new meaning in courtrooms across America.. Fact: Did you know that seeking a new trial is like hitting the reset button on your life? Just ask Keogh; he’s practically the poster child for legal do-overs!.
• Headline: COMMONS BACKS ENTRY IN MARKET; Wilson Supported, 488-62-- British Envoy to Deliver the Application Today COMMONS BACKS ENTRY IN MARKET. Impact: The British Commons backing the entry into the market led to a series of negotiations that were so complicated they could rival a soap opera plot. Spoiler: there was a lot of drama and not much actual market entry.. Fact: Did you know that debates in the Commons are like a British tea party gone wrong? Lots of talking, very little action, and someone inevitably spills the tea!.
• Headline: Trust Territory Bill Signed. Impact: The signing of the Trust Territory Bill resulted in increased appropriations that would eventually lead to a whole lot of red tape and bureaucracy. Because nothing says progress like more forms to fill out!. Fact: Fun fact: This bill was essentially a giant ‘please give us money’ note to the government. If only they knew how to write a convincing letter!.
• Headline: Merrill Lynch Selects New Executive Officer. Impact: Merrill Lynch selecting a new executive officer paved the way for more corporate jargon and buzzwords, which ultimately led to the invention of the phrase 'synergy'—a word that means absolutely nothing but sounds very important in meetings.. Fact: Did you know that K W Martin's election was so exciting that they had to throw a party? Just kidding, it was a typical corporate event—lots of sandwiches and awkward small talk..
• Headline: CASE BACKLOG UP IN THE CIVIL COURT; Judicial Conference Notes 6-Month Rise to 150,570. Impact: The notable rise in the civil court backlog meant that lawyers had to start scheduling cases like they were booking a flight—months in advance, with a 50% chance of cancellations. Welcome to the future of justice!. Fact: Fun fact: In Brooklyn, the wait for a jury trial became longer than most people’s New Year’s resolutions. Spoiler: no one ever sticks to those either!.
• Headline: Senate Confirms McBride As Ambassador to Congo. Impact: McBride's confirmation as Ambassador to Congo marked the beginning of diplomatic relations that would lead to a series of international dinners filled with awkward silences and too much small talk about the weather. Because nothing says 'diplomacy' like a dry chicken dinner.. Fact: Did you know that being an ambassador is basically a fancy term for ‘someone who eats free meals while trying to keep the peace’? Sounds like a dream job—until you realize the food is usually terrible!.