JUNE 4, 1970

Full News Archive

• Headline: President's Address on Indochina Crisis. Impact: This address led to an increase in public skepticism about government transparency, which eventually birthed the phrase 'fake news' decades later. Irony at its finest, folks! . Fact: Did you know that this speech probably had more redactions than a high school love letter? Ah, the joys of political communication!.
• Headline: Business Investment Trends in 1970. Impact: The slight uptick in business spending sent ripples through the economy, leading to the eventual creation of the economic bubble that everyone pretended to see coming. Spoiler alert: they didn't.. Fact: Fun fact: spending money you don’t have is basically the American way. Welcome to capitalism!.
• Headline: Senator Tower's Support for Gross. Impact: Sen Tower's endorsement likely inspired an underground movement of endorsements that have resulted in the modern-day endorsement culture where even your dog has a fan club. Thanks, politics!. Fact: Did you know that 'endorsing' is just a fancy way of saying 'I’ll take a paycheck for my opinion'? Classic!.
• Headline: Columbia Peace Group Urges Draft Board Members to Resign to Protest Against War. Impact: This protest pushed a wave of anti-war sentiment that would eventually lead to a generation of peace-loving hippies, who somehow made tie-dye an acceptable fashion choice.. Fact: Did you know that resigning in protest was the original mic-drop moment? Well, until social media came along, that is..
• Headline: AGNEW SALUTES WEST POINT CLASS. Impact: Agnew’s salute to the West Point class probably inspired future generations of military leaders to think that all they needed was a good salute and a wink. Spoiler: it didn’t work out that way.. Fact: Did you know that saluting is considered a military art form? At least someone gets to be artistic in the army!.
• Headline: Syvertsen Had Covered War Since '67. Impact: Syvertsen’s ongoing coverage turned him into a household name, igniting a trend where journalists could become celebrities. Now everyone wants to be the next big thing—thanks, Vietnam!. Fact: Fun fact: covering war is a great way to get famous, but it’s also a great way to get PTSD. Yay, journalism!.
• Headline: Louisiana House for Tighter Definition of Negro. Impact: This bill created a ripple effect in racial definitions that led to countless debates about identity, which ultimately culminated in social media arguments that we all know and love today.. Fact: Did you know that defining race is about as easy as defining the meaning of life? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: ISRAELIS REPORT DOWNING 3 JETS; EGYPT CLAIMS 2. Impact: The downing of these jets sparked an arms race that would make even the most competitive siblings jealous. It’s basically a game of ‘who can build the biggest toy?’. Fact: Did you know that dogfights aren't just for planes? They also happen in reality shows, where drama is the real winner!.
• Headline: Morton Sultanoff, Expert In High‐Speed Photography. Impact: Morton Sultanoff’s expertise in high-speed photography led to advancements in capturing moments that would influence everything from sports to cat videos on the internet. A true pioneer!. Fact: Did you know that high-speed photography is basically the reason we know how silly people look when they fall? Thanks, Morton!.