JUNE 19, 1969

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. and NATO Installation Claims Submitted. Impact: Those claims submitted to Paris sparked a global trend of international whining. Now, countries send invoices for everything from diplomatic faux pas to bad coffee.. Fact: Fun fact: The original invoice included a 'sorry for the mess' fee that was later dropped after a heated debate..
• Headline: G.O.P. Warns Against Campus Restrictions. Impact: The G.O.P.'s realization that students care about more than just their grades led to the rise of the 'We're Not Just Here for the Free Pizza' movement. Who knew?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing students find more immoral than war is the price of textbooks?.
• Headline: Catholic Priest Sees New 'Counter-Reformation'; German Theologian Asserts That Church Authorities Are Holding 'Inquisition'. Impact: Rev J B Metz's call for a Counter-Reformation paved the way for the modern Twitter debate on religious practices, where everyone is an expert and no one agrees.. Fact: Fun fact: The Inquisition was basically the church's way of saying, 'Can we get a little less drama in here?'.
• Headline: INVESTMENT SHIFT BY VATICAN SEEN; Money From Italian Shares Is Expected to Go Abroad. Impact: The Vatican's investment shift turned the stock market into a divine comedy, with angels and demons battling it out over Italian shares.. Fact: Fun fact: The Vatican's financial portfolio is so diverse, it could give Wall Street a run for its money—if only they could figure out how to tax it..
• Headline: A's Jackson Gets Telegram From R. Nixon, an Admirer. Impact: Nixon's telegram to Jackson was the start of a long-standing tradition where presidents randomly encourage athletes, leading to motivational speeches and awkward photo ops.. Fact: Did you know Jackson was so inspired he considered running for office? His campaign slogan was 'Home Runs for Everyone!'.
• Headline: Sports of The Times; The Burdens of History. Impact: The sports world was forever changed as the Burdens of History piece inspired athletes to see themselves as both players and historians, leading to a new genre of sports documentaries.. Fact: Fun fact: Every time an athlete breaks a record, a historian sheds a tear for the lost opportunity to write an epic tale..
• Headline: MARCHI SAYS ISSUE IS LAW AND ORDER; Assails Lindsay for Linking Him to 'Reactionaries' -- Urges G.O.P. to Unite. Impact: Marchi's campaign for law and order inadvertently led to the rise of countless 'law and order' themed reality shows. Thanks to him, we now have police procedural fatigue.. Fact: Did you know that 'law and order' became a buzzword so popular, even cats started demanding it in their negotiations for treats?.
• Headline: Nixon and National Security Council Confer on Arms Talks With the Russians. Impact: Nixon's conference on arms talks led to a series of awkward dinners with the Russians where both sides pretended to like the same food.. Fact: Fun fact: The most popular dish served during those talks was 'cold war casserole'—it was as unappetizing as it sounds..