JUNE 14, 1970

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nixon Forms Panel on Student Unrest. Impact: Nixon's panel on campus unrest inadvertently led to the rise of student activism, resulting in the creation of more coffee shops on campuses than libraries. Who knew caffeine could spark a revolution?. Fact: Did you know that the 1960s saw more protests than a toddler in a toy store? Just imagine the amount of coffee consumed during those sit-ins..
• Headline: Advancements in Teaching Slavery History. Impact: The re-study of slavery and Black history in textbooks somehow led to the invention of the internet, where people can now argue about historical facts in comments sections instead of classrooms. Progress?. Fact: Fun fact: For decades, textbooks would rather gloss over the complexities of slavery than actually teach them. Spoiler alert: It didn't work out well..
• Headline: Soyuz 9: Record 12 Days in Orbit. Impact: Soyuz 9's 12-day orbit inspired countless sci-fi movies and fantasies about space travel, resulting in the creation of space-themed birthday parties and overpriced astronaut ice cream.. Fact: Did you know that while floating in space, astronauts can’t eat regular food? They have to settle for 'astronaut cuisine'—which is just a fancy way to say 'dehydrated meals.'.
• Headline: Observer: Some Way to Run a Railroad. Impact: R Baker’s account on Penn Central service led to an increase in people pretending to know how trains work, resulting in more poorly drawn diagrams and confused children.. Fact: Sarcastically speaking, train service is as reliable as your Aunt Edna’s predictions about the weather. Spoiler: She’s always wrong..
• Headline: One‐Party Rule Growing In Post‐Colonial Africa. Impact: The rise of one-party rule in post-colonial Africa sparked a series of military coups that somehow ended up inspiring the world's most dramatic soap operas—minus the commercial breaks.. Fact: Did you know that military coups often lead to more drama than reality TV? Just when you thought your life was chaotic..
• Headline: Quake Brings Gains To Peru With Loss. Impact: The earthquake in Peru, while devastating, led to an unexpected boom in the construction industry. It turns out, rubble can be quite the foundation for economic growth…literally.. Fact: Fun fact: Earthquakes can be so powerful they reshape entire cities! Who knew Mother Nature had a say in urban planning?.
• Headline: MRS. KING EXCELS. Impact: Mrs. King's Cup victory inspired a generation of women to dominate in sports, leading to the eventual creation of competitive baking championships—because who says cake isn't a sport?. Fact: Did you know that sportsmanship can also apply to baking? Just wait until the Great British Bake Off meets the Olympics..
• Headline: Fort Marcy Sets Mark at Belmont. Impact: Fort Marcy winning the Belmont inspired a new wave of horse racing enthusiasts, which later led to the creation of horse-themed reality shows—because that’s what the world needed.. Fact: Did you know that horse racing is the only sport where the animals get to wear bling? Talk about a fashion-forward athlete!.