JUNE 13, 1968

Full News Archive

• Headline: Poor People's March Food Protest Rally. Impact: This rally sparked a global movement for food rights, leading to the invention of gourmet food trucks. Who knew that protesting for food would result in overpriced fusion tacos?. Fact: In the grand scheme of history, this rally was the first time people realized that hunger leads to, well, hunger. Shocking, right?.
• Headline: Dr. Starzl Receives Middleton Award. Impact: Dr. Starzl’s recognition led to a surge in transplant surgeries, which in turn created a booming market for organ-themed merchandise. Who doesn’t want a ‘Heart Transplant Hero’ mug?. Fact: Dr. T E Starzl is often referred to as the 'Godfather of Transplantation.' No, he doesn’t wear a fedora or have a pet cat, but he does have a lot of life-saving skills!.
• Headline: Appointment of Msgr D A Cronin. Impact: This appointment set off a chain reaction of clerical promotions, leading to the eventual rise of the 'Bishop Selfie' trend. Because nothing says divine authority like a good Instagram filter.. Fact: Msgr D A Cronin probably thought his new title would come with a throne. Spoiler alert: it didn’t..
• Headline: MRS. KING SEES LAG IN SOCIAL CHANGES. Impact: Mrs. King’s call for peace and social change ignited a series of civil rights movements, eventually leading to the establishment of 'National Procrastination Day,' because some people just never got around to it.. Fact: Mrs. King was not just Martin Luther King Jr.'s wife; she was a formidable activist in her own right. A true powerhouse, but don’t expect to see her in a superhero movie anytime soon..
• Headline: Bonn Loses 83d Starfighter. Impact: The crash led to stricter aviation regulations, which ironically resulted in an increase in the popularity of air shows. Nothing like a little tragedy to spice up a weekend outing!. Fact: This marked the 42nd fatality from the F-104 crashes. At this point, you have to wonder if the pilots had a collective agreement to avoid flying it..
• Headline: 74 Defendants Appear In Columbia Protest Cases. Impact: This gathering of defendants led to the establishment of 'Protestor Support Groups,' which eventually inspired reality TV shows. Because who wouldn’t want to binge-watch legal drama?. Fact: 74 defendants may sound like a lot, but in the world of protests, that’s just a modest turnout. You should see it when the coffee runs out!.
• Headline: Wallace Party Wins Place On Ballot in North Carolina. Impact: The Wallace Party's recognition led to an unexpected resurgence of the term 'American Independent,' which later became a popular choice for naming obscure indie bands.. Fact: The American Independent Party is like that one uncle at family gatherings who insists on sharing his 'unique' political views. Everyone nods politely and then changes the subject..
• Headline: SCORPION AND BARGE COLLIDED AT NAPLES. Impact: This incident led to increased safety regulations for naval vessels and a thriving market for scorpion-themed merchandise. Who doesn’t want a scorpion plush toy to cuddle with?. Fact: This collision resulted in no damage. Apparently, even scorpions know how to avoid serious accidents. Maybe they should give driving lessons!.
• Headline: U.N., 96 TO 2, URGES SOUTH AFRICA MOVE. Impact: This resolution led to a decade of diplomatic debates, resulting in countless hours of people trying to figure out where South Africa is on a map. Spoiler: it’s in Africa.. Fact: The U.N. voting 96 to 2 really shows that when it comes to international politics, a large group can still be wrong. Just like your last group project!.