NOVEMBER 20, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pope's First Public Appearance After Surgery. Impact: The Pope's miraculous recovery led to a surge in faith-based health retreats. Coincidentally, this inspired a new genre of reality TV where priests would compete to bless the most people in a week. The winner got a brand new chalice and a spot on the cover of 'Holy Health Magazine'.. Fact: Did you know that after this event, the phrase 'bless your heart' became the official greeting in Vatican City? It was a bold marketing strategy..
• Headline: British Inspector Rescued in Hong Kong. Impact: This incident sparked a series of unfortunate travel advisories and a sudden uptick in British tea sales, as people felt the need to sip something comforting in light of international drama. The 'Free the Teapot' movement was born.. Fact: Did you know that this event was the catalyst for the invention of the portable tea kettle? A true British necessity..
• Headline: Wilson Implores Britons To Help Aid the Economy; Wilson Calls on Britons, in Wake of Pound Devaluation, to Help Aid the Economy. Impact: Wilson's plea inadvertently launched a nationwide trend of ‘cheerful penny pinching’, where Britons took pride in saving every last pence. This ultimately led to the invention of the 'Penny Jar Olympics'.. Fact: Did you know that this was the same year the phrase 'tighten your belt' became a fashion statement? Talk about a win-win!.
• Headline: CARAMANLIS GETS PLEAS TO RETURN; Many Look to Ex-Premier to End Greek Military Rule. Impact: Caramanlis’ eventual return led to a surge in political drama series on Greek television, inspiring a generation of aspiring politicians who believed they could also script their own comebacks.. Fact: Did you know that this event inspired the phrase 'The prodigal politician returns', which was later used in various soap operas worldwide? It's basically a universal theme..
• Headline: 2-MONTH TV STRIKE IS SETTLED AT A.B.C.; Mediators Report an Accord With the Technicians. Impact: The resolution of the TV strike led to an unexpected boom in the home video market, as people scrambled to watch anything that didn’t involve a strike. VHS sales skyrocketed, leading to the 'Great Tape Era' of the 70s.. Fact: Did you know that this strike inspired a popular TV show about strikers that ultimately won zero awards but gained a cult following? Ah, the irony!.
• Headline: Lindsay Joins Taxi Talks As Strike Deadline Nears; TAXI NEGOTIATIONS JOINED BY MAYOR. Impact: Mayor Lindsay's involvement in the taxi talks led to a nationwide movement encouraging elected officials to actually listen to their constituents. This sparked the creation of the 'Politician's Listening Tour', which ironically led to politicians talking even more.. Fact: Did you know that this event was the birth of the phrase 'Taxi-cab diplomacy'? Because nothing says peace like a cab ride!.
• Headline: Peace Corps Plans To Appeal Drafting Of Those on Duty. Impact: The Peace Corps’ appeal changed the trajectory of volunteerism, leading to a massive increase in 'volun-tourism'. Who knew saving the world could be just a selfie away?. Fact: Did you know that many of these volunteers later became influencers, proving that even altruism can be monetized?.
• Headline: Quake Felt in Tokyo. Impact: The tremors from this earthquake led to a surge in earthquake preparedness programs, which eventually resulted in the world's first earthquake-themed amusement park. Because who doesn't love a rollercoaster that shakes?. Fact: Did you know that this event led to the creation of the 'Shake It Off' dance? It was a combination of both a coping mechanism and a catchy tune!.
• Headline: ADEN'S DELEGATION LEAVES FOR GENEVA. Impact: The departure of Aden's delegation set off a chain reaction of peace talks that eventually led to the creation of 'International Snack Day', proving that sometimes, the best diplomacy involves sharing food.. Fact: Did you know that this event is often cited as the reason for the rise of international potluck dinners? Because nothing unites like a shared casserole!.