DECEMBER 27, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Westmoreland's Optimism in Vietnam War. Impact: Westmoreland's confident proclamations about progress in Vietnam inspired a series of motivational posters, which ultimately led to a popular 'Keep Calm and Carry On' trend that confused the British during World War II.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more inflated than Westmoreland's optimism was the number of Vietnamese people who actually agreed with him..
• Headline: Record High Employment in New York State. Impact: The record employment in November sparked a chain reaction of happiness that eventually led to a national holiday dedicated solely to celebrating job growth. Unfortunately, it was a one-time event as no one could find a job after that.. Fact: In case you were wondering, 7.8 million employed people still can't fix a pothole..
• Headline: Honors for Fallen Housing Policeman. Impact: Harris' burial with honors led to an unexpected rise in the popularity of funerals as social events, culminating in the bizarre trend of 'funeral fashion week' in the 1990s.. Fact: Harris’ burial was an emotional reminder that even in death, people still want the best seat in the house..
• Headline: U.S. Assures Cambodians It Has No Hostile Intention; But Sihanouk Rejects Note Sent Dec. 4, Terming It Effort to Justify Attack-- Denies Territory Is Used as Base Dual Purpose Seen Enemy Role Stressed U.S. ASSURANCES GIVEN CAMBODIA Allegations Again Denied Cambodia Warns U.S. Self-Defense Stressed. Impact: Cambodia's rejection of U.S. assurances set off a diplomatic chain reaction that resulted in the phrase 'We've got your back!' becoming the most sarcastic saying in international relations.. Fact: Ironically, the only thing U.S. assurances ever assured was that no one would ever believe them again..
• Headline: Congressman Can't Cut Tax For Costs on Redistricting. Impact: The IRS ruling against the Congressman became the impetus for the famous phrase 'Tax season: the most wonderful time of the year'—said no one ever.. Fact: Apparently, even Congress members can't deduct their bad decisions from their taxes..
• Headline: City Cleanup of 'Village' Is Ordered by a Justice; Illegal Acts Listed 'VILLAGE' CLEANUP ORDERED BY COURT Meetings Held. Impact: The court-ordered cleanup led to the invention of the phrase 'cleaning house,' which has since been used in both domestic and political contexts with varying degrees of success.. Fact: Justice Tierney probably didn't realize that 'cleaning up the Village' would lead to the rise of hipsters and overpriced coffee..
• Headline: ST. LOUIS GIRL DIES; WAS ALIVE IN MORGUE. Impact: The tragic story of G Gampher became an urban legend, leading to a new horror movie genre about morgue mishaps that terrified interns everywhere.. Fact: Sometimes, the most dangerous place to be is where people are declared 'dead'—and no, I don't mean in a relationship..
• Headline: VIETNAM REPORT: THE FOE IS HURT; Although Battlefield Victory Has Eluded the Enemy, He Continues Fierce Attacks Vietnam Report: Battlefield Victory Has Eluded the Foe, Who Is Hurting Badly MANY OF HIS BASES IN SOUTH ARE LOST He Attacks Hard but Must Use Areas Over Borders --Allied Pacification Lags Bases Are Destroyed Enemy Losses High Northerners in Majority A Manpower Problem Rate May Be Rising Drop in Morale Effect of Bombing Congestion Is Eased Food Gets Priority Pacification Is Slow Terrorism Reduced The Start of the Job. Impact: The report on Vietnam’s struggles inadvertently inspired a series of motivational self-help books that told people to 'just keep fighting!'—which was much easier said than done.. Fact: The only thing more elusive than a battlefield victory in Vietnam was a decent meal during wartime..
• Headline: Indian-Soviet Trade Rise Set. Impact: The rise in Indian-Soviet trade led to the unexpected transfer of vodka recipes to India, resulting in disastrous fusion cocktails that were never meant to be.. Fact: Who knew that trade agreements could lead to the invention of the 'Tandoori Vodka Surprise'?.
• Headline: 800 Hold Procession Here to Protest Soviet Treatment of Jews. Impact: The protest against Soviet treatment of Jews sparked a global movement for human rights, ultimately leading to social media campaigns that are now just filled with cat memes.. Fact: Ironically, 800 people marching was the most effective way to get attention long before Twitter was invented..