MAY 20, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Progress in Removing Antisemitic Textbook Content. Impact: By eliminating hostile references to Jews in textbooks, future generations might just end up Googling 'Jews' instead of picking up a book, leading to a world where Wikipedia is the only trusted source. Thanks, digital age!. Fact: Did you know that some history books still struggle to get past the whole 'let's not be jerks' phase? Progress is a slow dance!.
• Headline: Madison Bus Service Disrupted by Protests. Impact: When bus service halted due to student protests, it inadvertently inspired a generation of students to take up walking as a rebellious act against authority. Walking to class became the new protest trend!. Fact: Did you know that students protesting bus routes is basically the 1960s version of complaining about Wi-Fi speed? Some things never change!.
• Headline: Teachers Ordered to End Picketing. Impact: When teachers were told to halt picketing, it set a precedent for future generations of educators to silently suffer through their woes, leading to an increase in coffee consumption and a profound appreciation for bathroom breaks.. Fact: Did you know that the average teacher's coffee mug has more mileage than a school bus? It's the real unsung hero of education!.
• Headline: Enemy Resistance Stiff; ALLIES FIGHT WAY INTO BUFFER ZONE. Impact: The act of US soldiers playing dead to escape enemy fire inadvertently gave rise to a new military strategy called 'The Great Pretenders,' which is now a popular role-playing game.. Fact: Did you know that playing dead is not just a military tactic but also a popular strategy in family board games during the holidays?.
• Headline: Northern Build-up Cited; ACTION IS CALLED DEFENSIVE BY U.S.. Impact: The US denial of an invasion while simultaneously escalating tensions in Vietnam led to a global game of 'Who's the Aggressor?' that will go down in history as one of the longest-running political soap operas.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'It's not an invasion, it's just a friendly visit' has been used in many political contexts? It usually precedes something dramatic!.
• Headline: Mao's Allies Fight Foes in Manchuria, Peking Signs Say. Impact: Mao's allies battling foes in Manchuria might have accidentally set off a chain reaction that led to the creation of competitive reality TV shows about political struggles. Reality has never been so scripted!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Maoist' was once used in a game of Scrabble? It scored big points—much like his allies during those battles!.
• Headline: 2 TV MANUFACTURERS ASSURE ON RADIATION. Impact: The reassurance from TV manufacturers about radiation levels likely prevented a panic that could have led to the first-ever 'TV-Free Week,' sparking a nationwide trend of awkward family conversations.. Fact: Did you know that people once believed watching TV could cause radiation poisoning? Clearly, they hadn't seen the programming schedule!.
• Headline: DOWNTOWN HANOI RAIDED FIRST TIME BY U.S. BOMBERS; North's Major Power Plant, Mile From City's Center, Is Target of Navy Jets FOUR MIG-17'S DOWNED American Plane Toll Is Put at 5 by U.S. Spokesman, 10 by North Vietnamese. Impact: The bombing of downtown Hanoi marked a pivotal moment that would later influence action movies, where explosions are mandatory and collateral damage is just plot development.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'going in hot' originated from military tactics? It has since been adopted by coffee enthusiasts everywhere!.