FEBRUARY 28, 1969

Full News Archive

• Headline: Massive Airline Walkout Causes Major Delays. Impact: This strike sparked the creation of thousands of viral memes about airline delays, leading to the rise of the 'Airline Delay Support Group' on social media where members bond over their shared traumas of sitting on tarmacs.. Fact: Did you know that airlines actually have a secret code for delays? It’s called ‘weather,’ and it can mean anything from a tiny raindrop to a full-on hurricane!.
• Headline: Wilson and Nixon's Historic Relationship. Impact: This meeting marked the beginning of a long series of political back-and-forths that eventually inspired a hit Broadway play about awkward political handshakes and farcical diplomacy.. Fact: Did you know that political relationships are often like poorly executed sitcoms? Lots of misunderstandings, awkward pauses, and a studio audience that never laughs..
• Headline: Ferment on Other Campuses. Impact: This unrest ignited a wave of campus protests that eventually led to the invention of the 'Protest T-Shirt', a staple of college wardrobes everywhere, often worn ironically by people who just want to look cool.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'ferment' is not just for brewing beer? It also applies to college campuses, especially during finals week when the stress is brewing at an alarming rate..
• Headline: Eisenhower Doing So Well That Bulletins Are Reduced. Impact: Eisenhower's recovery led to a new standard for health updates, inspiring future leaders to adopt the 'No News is Good News' philosophy, which eventually resulted in fewer updates and more rumors about health.. Fact: Did you know that Eisenhower was so popular that even his doctors had to invent new ways to keep people excited? It was like a reality show, but with less drama and more golf..
• Headline: DOLLAR SHORTAGE SQUEEZES EUROPE; Currency Problems Testing Monetary Cooperation. Impact: The dollar shortage caused a ruckus that prompted Europe to band together in ways that would eventually lead to the creation of the Euro—now that’s what I call a dramatic currency makeover!. Fact: Did you know that currency problems have been the cause of more arguments than family disputes over who left the dishes in the sink? It's true!.