MAY 7, 1970

Full News Archive

• Headline: Musical Masterpieces in Indiana. Impact: As the Louisville Orchestra played, a single off-key note by a soloist caused a ripple effect that led to the invention of auto-tune decades later. Who knew a slightly sour note could change the music industry forever?. Fact: Did you know that orchestras often rehearse for weeks only to perform for an audience that could've just stayed home and listened to a record? Ah, the joys of live music!.
• Headline: Laird Affirms Nixon's Cambodia Strategy. Impact: Laird's denial of doubt was so convincing that it sparked a wave of public distrust that ultimately led to the rise of conspiracy theories, where people now think the moon landing was staged by Nixon himself.. Fact: Did you know that Nixon had a plan to put a man on the moon? Too bad he was bogged down in Cambodia instead..
• Headline: HOUSE BARS CURB ON THE PRESIDENT. Impact: The House's refusal to curb Nixon's authority led to a legendary era of presidential overreach, which inspired future leaders to push boundaries more than a toddler pushing against a parent’s 'no'.. Fact: Did you know that the House is like your friend who always says 'I’m on a diet' but then orders dessert anyway? Yeah, that’s them..
• Headline: Books of The Times. Impact: Wilfrid Sheed’s book about Max Jamison opened a literary Pandora’s box that led to a surge in book clubs where nobody actually reads the book but discusses the cover art instead.. Fact: Did you know that book reviews often tell you more about the reviewer than the book itself? Welcome to literary criticism!.
• Headline: 9 Get Jail Terms for Destruction at Offices of Dow. Impact: The jail terms handed down to the Dow protestors led to a dramatic increase in the number of people who thought vandalism was a valid form of protest, setting a precedent that would confuse generations of activists.. Fact: Did you know that protesting by wrecking stuff is a time-honored tradition? Just ask any historical figure who left a trail of broken things in their wake..
• Headline: HICKEL, IN NOTE TO NIXON, CHARGES ADMINISTRATION IS FAILING YOUTH; PROTESTS CLOSE OVER 80 COLLEGES. Impact: Hickel's letter to Nixon about youth discontent sparked a movement that would eventually lead to TikTok, where youth could express their discontent through dance challenges instead of letters. Progress, huh?. Fact: Did you know that young people have been complaining about adults since the beginning of time? It's like a rite of passage..
• Headline: INDICTMENTS NAME 6 CITY DETECTIVES. Impact: The indictments of the NYC detectives set off a chain reaction that made everyone in law enforcement suddenly very aware of the phrase 'don't get caught', which remains a motto to this day.. Fact: Did you know that 'to serve and protect' sometimes means 'to serve yourself first'? It's all about perspective..
• Headline: U.S. Reconsidering Possibility of Sale Of Planes to Israel. Impact: The reconsideration of plane sales to Israel led to a decades-long debate that eventually resulted in an entire industry of arms dealing that could rival a post-apocalyptic movie plot.. Fact: Did you know that arms dealing has somehow become a legit career path? Next, they'll be offering online courses..
• Headline: CITY HIGH SCHOOLS JOIN IN PROTESTS. Impact: The protests by NYC high school students were so impactful that they inadvertently created the stereotype of the rebellious teenager, paving the way for every teen drama ever made.. Fact: Did you know that every generation thinks the youth are going to ruin the world? Spoiler alert: they don’t!.