JUNE 1, 1970

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tufts Students Hold Alternative Commencement. Impact: The Tufts student boycott gave rise to the unofficial 'Degree in Defiance,' leading to a surge in underground ceremonies where students celebrated their freedom and questionable life choices instead of their actual achievements.. Fact: Ironically, the students who boycotted the official ceremony ended up with better stories than most graduates. Who needs a diploma when you have a rebellious spirit?.
• Headline: Colombian Airliner Hijacked to Cuba. Impact: This hijacking incident inspired an entire genre of 'airplane heist' films, leading to a cinematic universe where hijackers are always outsmarted by a plucky flight attendant with a secret past.. Fact: Did you know that this hijacking was the inspiration for the phrase 'the sky's the limit'? Apparently, the limit was just a scenic detour to Cuba..
• Headline: CANADIAN DOLLAR TO FLOAT IN VALUE. Impact: Floating the Canadian dollar set off a chain reaction that eventually led to everyone in Canada developing a deep affection for maple syrup—because who doesn't want a currency that tastes sweet?. Fact: Ah yes, floating currency: because who wouldn’t want their money to have a personality? It's like the dollar decided to take a leisurely swim instead of just sitting around..
• Headline: Hippie Shangri‐la on Coast of Crete Fades Under Harassment. Impact: The fading hippie community paved the way for a resurgence of 'boho chic' fashion decades later, proving that trends are like bad relationships—they just keep coming back.. Fact: The Greek authorities thought they could shoo away the hippies. Little did they know, they were just giving them a reason to get better haircuts..
• Headline: LSD Risk Is Assessed. Impact: The LSD risk assessment led to a cultural shift towards more informed drug use, with people finally starting to ask, 'Do I really need to trip before noon?'. Fact: It's reassuring to know that if you use LSD infrequently, you're probably safe—unless, of course, you take it while watching a very intense episode of a reality show..
• Headline: Suharto Visits Disneyland; Takes Helm of Cruise Boat. Impact: Suharto's Disneyland visit marked a significant moment in political tourism where leaders began to realize that nothing says 'let's negotiate' quite like a photo op on a pirate ship.. Fact: Suharto took the helm of a cruise boat, proving that sometimes, world leaders just need a break from serious discussions to practice their nautical skills..
• Headline: North Sea May Yield a Bonanza of Oil. Impact: The North Sea oil bonanza not only boosted economies but also spawned countless 'drill baby drill' slogans, making it the birthplace of both wealth and environmental debates.. Fact: Fun fact: Oil drilling in the North Sea was so lucrative, it inspired more conspiracy theories than the moon landing!.
• Headline: Beards, Peace Symbols and Daisies at Vassar's Commencement. Impact: Vassar's commencement ceremony became a cultural touchstone for generations to come, where future graduates could proudly wear peace symbols and claim that they were 'just vibing' during their own ceremonies.. Fact: Senator Kennedy's presence was so impactful, he practically turned the commencement into a mini campaign rally—because who wouldn’t want their graduation speech to include promises of a brighter future?.