AUGUST 10, 1968

Full News Archive

• Headline: Humphrey and Johnson's Key Meeting in Texas. Impact: The meeting between Humphrey and Johnson didn't result in any major changes, but it did lead to a series of awkward dinners where they tried to avoid discussing foreign affairs. This eventually inspired a sitcom about two politicians navigating their friendship, which became a cult classic. Fact: Did you know that meetings about foreign affairs are often just a cover for politicians to complain about their coworkers? It's like a corporate retreat, but with more espionage!.
• Headline: Nathan's Famous Goes Broadway. Impact: Nathan's Famous taking over a Broadway restaurant sparked a culinary movement where hot dog carts began to trend as gourmet dining, leading to an explosion of ridiculous food hybrids like hot dog sushi. Fact: Did you know that Nathan's Famous hot dogs are so iconic that they could probably run for mayor of Coney Island? They have a better approval rating than most politicians!.
• Headline: Julie Nixon Is Taken III After Exhausting Week. Impact: Julie Nixon's illness led to a national health campaign encouraging people to take sick days seriously. This inadvertently caused a surge in 'working from home' excuses that we still hear today. Fact: Did you know that strep throat is the reason many people became experts in how to sound sick on the phone? It's an art form that some have perfected!.
• Headline: VILLAGE VAGRANTS ROUTED BY POLICE; Residents Cheer as Pioneer Park Is Finally Cleared. Impact: The eviction of vagrants from Pioneer Park sparked a nationwide debate about homelessness, leading to more 'creative' ways for cities to ignore the problem, like planting more flowers instead. Fact: Did you know that 'vagrants' is just a polite way of saying 'people who have better things to do than follow the rules'?.
• Headline: North Vietnamese Dampen Speculation on 'Signal'; Officials in Paris Draw Back From Hint That Lull in War Has Political Significance HANOI AIDES WARY ON 'SIGNAL' ISSUE. Impact: The North Vietnamese officials dampening speculation on a war lull led to a series of overly cautious diplomatic meetings, where everyone was secretly waiting for someone to crack a joke about how long it was taking to end the war. Fact: Did you know that diplomatic meetings often have snacks? Because nothing says 'let's negotiate' like a plate of stale cookies!.
• Headline: Chief of Manuscripts On Presidents Named. Impact: Basler's appointment as chief of manuscripts led to a surge in historical research, resulting in a treasure trove of forgotten facts that led to some very awkward trivia nights. Fact: Did you know that being a chief of manuscripts is just a fancy title for 'the person who gets to read all the boring stuff'? Sounds thrilling, right?.
• Headline: U.S. RIDERS FIRST AT DUBLIN SHOW; Steinkraus Makes Decisive Run in Nations Cup. Impact: The U.S. riders winning the Nations Cup led to an international rivalry in horse jumping, which somehow ended up influencing a new reality TV show about rich people and their horses. Fact: Did you know that horse jumping is the only sport where you can literally ride on your opponent's coattails? Or should I say saddles?.
• Headline: STATE CALLS PARLEY IN MUSEUM WALKOUT. Impact: The museum walkout and subsequent parley led to a new appreciation for labor rights in the arts, which ultimately resulted in an explosion of artsy protest signs that became Instagram-famous. Fact: Did you know that museums were once considered boring? But thanks to walkouts, they now have better PR than some celebrities!.