JULY 14, 1970

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jury Selection Concludes in Manson Trial. Impact: The selection of jurors for the Manson trial set off a series of events that led to countless conspiracy theories about celebrity trials, ultimately leading to the rise of influencer culture where even the most mundane court case could become a TikTok sensation.. Fact: Did you know that this trial was so sensational it made reality TV seem like a documentary?.
• Headline: 64 Abortions Performed Over NYC Weekend. Impact: The increasing number of abortions performed led to a societal shift that influenced women's rights movements, causing both progress and backlash that would echo through the decades. Who knew a hospital could be the birthplace of social change?. Fact: Fun fact: the number 64 is also the amount of times someone might roll their eyes at outdated anti-abortion arguments..
• Headline: PICKETS SHUT DOWN 16 MINES IN 3 STATES. Impact: This shutdown of mines by widows and disabled miners sparked a labor rights movement that would ripple through industries worldwide, eventually leading to the concept of 'take your widow to work day'... just kidding, but you get the idea.. Fact: Picketing miners' widows: the original protestors before it was cool. They didn't need Instagram to make their point..
• Headline: New RNA Research Is Reported to Aid Cancer‐Virus Study. Impact: The breakthrough in RNA research led to a paradigm shift in cancer treatment, paving the way for future medical advancements, which means that one day, your doctor might just be a smart toaster.. Fact: It turns out that RNA can give DNA a run for its money. Who knew that the letters of the genetic alphabet could be so competitive?.
• Headline: Whites Fear Ouster by Indians In Dakota Reservation Dispute. Impact: The fears of white homesteaders about eviction sparked a long-standing struggle over land rights, leading to countless legal battles and a greater awareness of Native American treaties that remain relevant today. Who knew history could be so 'unsettling'?. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing scarier than eviction notices is the history of broken treaties in the U.S. Spoiler alert: it’s a long list..
• Headline: Hirohito Visits Expo Again. Impact: Hirohito's visits to expos were part of Japan's post-war image rehabilitation, setting the stage for Japan's cultural exports, including sushi and anime, which would eventually dominate global pop culture. Thanks, Hirohito!. Fact: Did you know that every time someone eats sushi, they are indirectly thanking Hirohito for attending expos? Talk about a lasting impact!.
• Headline: Nixon Recalls ‘Radical’ Days in Reunion With Whittier '34 Classmates. Impact: Nixon reminiscing about his 'radical' days paved the way for future politicians to claim they were once 'rebels' in their youth, leading to a generation of politicians who can’t even spell 'rebellion' correctly.. Fact: Ah, Nixon: the only person who could be a 'radical' for supporting dancing. What a wild man!.
• Headline: EMERGENCY CITED AT 14 DWELLINGS IN BUILDING STRIKE. Impact: The emergency declaration during the building strike was the beginning of many more strikes to come, leading to the creation of the phrase, 'You can't polish a turd,' which applies to both buildings and labor relations.. Fact: It took an emergency to realize that garbage might be a problem. Who would have thought?.
• Headline: SOVIET POSTPONES PARTY'S CONGRESS UNTIL NEXT MARCH. Impact: The Soviet Union postponing its congress led to a domino effect of distrust among Western observers, giving rise to countless spy films and a renewed interest in the Cold War. Thanks for the drama, USSR!. Fact: Did you know that every time the Soviets postponed a meeting, a Hollywood screenwriter got their wings? Probably..