AUGUST 29, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Poll Shows War Support Decline. Impact: This drop in support for war led to a series of awkward family dinners where everyone suddenly started having strong opinions about foreign policy. Thanks to this poll, the phrase 'let's just agree to disagree' was birthed—resulting in more heated debates and less turkey.. Fact: Polls have become so accurate that they can tell you exactly how many people support pineapple on pizza. If only they could tell us how to get more people to actually vote..
• Headline: Tragic Assault on USMC Bases Near Danang. Impact: The tragic loss of life in this incident led to a new military campaign that resulted in an incredibly popular video game series. Who knew that 10 Marines' sacrifice would morph into countless hours of entertainment for teenagers?. Fact: The number of Marines lost in this incident was tragically high, but it also served as a grim reminder that video game developers were paying attention to the war in ways that the average citizen wasn't. Talk about a 'Call of Duty.'.
• Headline: CONVENTION BARS NEW TAX POWERS SOUGHT BY CITIES; Restrictions on Nonproperty Levies Will Be Retained In Proposed Charter LINDSAY ASSAILS ACTION Wagner and Beame Fail in Albany Bid for Expansion of Fiscal Home Rule. Impact: This decision to restrict tax powers led to a long-standing tradition of city governments finding increasingly creative ways to tax coffee and donuts, ultimately resulting in a caffeinated rebellion known as the Great Pastry Uprising of 1989.. Fact: Nothing says 'I love my city' like a complicated tax code. Maybe if we taxed city council meetings by the minute, they'd finally get something done!.
• Headline: WILSON ASSUMES ECONOMIC REINS IN CABINET SHIFT; Takes Direct Responsibility in Hope of Easing Spurt in British Unemployment JOBLESS REACH 559,000 A Senior Minister Resigns --Another Is Dismissed in Extensive Shuffle. Impact: Wilson's assumption of responsibility for the economy led to a ripple effect of ministers suddenly developing an interest in economics, resulting in the first-ever economic-themed karaoke night. Spoiler alert: 'Money for Nothing' was a crowd favorite.. Fact: The unemployment rate reached a staggering 559,000, which is approximately the number of people who have no idea what a politician actually does..
• Headline: 9 Private Banks in Jakarta Closed by the Government. Impact: The bank closures caused a ripple effect that led to a new trend in 'cashless' living, which ironically began with people hoarding toilet paper instead. Who knew currency would take such a turn?. Fact: Closing banks over cash shortages is like throwing a pizza party and then forgetting to order the pizza. Spoiler alert: people are not happy..
• Headline: ARAB CONCESSIONS TO ISRAEL HINTED; Hussein and Nasser Said to Seek Approval for Plan at Parley Opening Today. Impact: The vague hints of concessions between Arab leaders and Israel led to decades of speculation and conspiracy theories, culminating in a popular board game where everyone loses but nobody really knows why.. Fact: Hussein and Nasser hinting at concessions is like two cats arguing over who gets to sit on the windowsill—no one's really happy, and someone’s definitely getting scratched..