SEPTEMBER 23, 1968

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lovell Observes Soviet Moon Race Triumph. Impact: Lovell's observation of the Soviet lead in the moon race ultimately inspired a generation of conspiracy theorists who still believe the moon landing was faked just to distract everyone from the real battle: who had the best space-themed snacks.. Fact: Did you know that the race to the moon had more drama than a soap opera? It’s true; just ask NASA's budget..
• Headline: Premiere of Ghost and Mrs Muir. Impact: The premiere of 'Ghost and Mrs. Muir' not only marked an era of ghostly romances but also inadvertently led to an increase in actual ghost sightings, as lonely spirits thought they could finally find love on television too.. Fact: Fun fact: This show was so popular, it convinced 12 people to start talking to their own ghostly housemates. True story!.
• Headline: Industry Collaborates with Psychiatry for Worker Wellbeing. Impact: The collaboration between industry and psychiatry sparked a movement that led to the invention of the emotional support briefcase, which still helps executives cope with their existential dread at quarterly meetings.. Fact: Did you know that despite the rise of industry psychiatry, many companies still think a pizza party is the best way to handle employee burnout? Spoiler: It’s not..
• Headline: Capital Gets STOL Shuttle. Impact: The introduction of STOL shuttle services in Washington, D.C. led to a butterfly effect of increased traffic jams, as everyone suddenly thought they could fly over their commute – spoiler: they couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that STOL actually stands for 'Slightly Terrifying Overland Leap'? No? Well, it should..
• Headline: SHIRLEY VERRETT SINGS MET DEBUT; Takes Title Role in 'Carmen' -- Mehta Is Conductor. Impact: Shirley Verrett’s debut in 'Carmen' paved the way for countless opera singers to believe they could also be pop stars, resulting in a bizarre mix of arias and autotune that still haunts music charts today.. Fact: Did you know 'Carmen' is performed so often that even the characters are starting to ask when their vacation starts? Just saying!.
• Headline: 23d Session of U.N. Assembly Opens Tomorrow. Impact: The opening of the 23rd session of the U.N. Assembly was a monumental step towards global cooperation – that is, until they realized they still couldn't agree on what to have for lunch.. Fact: Fun fact: The U.N. Assembly's agenda is longer than most people's New Year resolutions. And just like those resolutions, it often gets ignored..
• Headline: New Hampshire Democrats Rebuff Liberals on Vietnam. Impact: New Hampshire Democrats' decision regarding Vietnam led to a ripple effect that eventually resulted in every politician thinking they could be a war expert, even if their only experience was playing risk at a college dorm.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more convoluted than U.S. foreign policy is the coffee order at a local Democrat meeting? Yeah, it's that bad..
• Headline: Scranton Arrives in Bonn; Will Confer With Officials. Impact: Scranton's arrival in Bonn for discussions was the catalyst for future political leaders to believe that simply showing up was a sufficient substitute for actually having a plan.. Fact: Did you know that after this visit, Bonn residents started charging admission for the 'What’s Going To Happen Next?' game show? Tickets sold out!.
• Headline: WORLD BANK UNIT INCREASES LOANS; Year's Money Volume Rises on Only 14 Commitments WORLD BANK UNIT INCREASES LOANS. Impact: The increase in World Bank loans for the year, albeit modest, set off a chain reaction that resulted in a global trend of 'borrowing more than we can pay back' – a tradition that continues to thrive today.. Fact: Did you know that every dollar borrowed from the World Bank comes with a gentle reminder to not spend it all at once? Thanks for the advice, but we’re still doing it!.