DECEMBER 31, 1971

Full News Archive

• Headline: Vienna Choir Boys Embrace Modern Music. Impact: As the Vienna Choir Boys embraced modern works, they inadvertently opened the door for every high school choir to butcher pop songs at graduation ceremonies for decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that the Vienna Choir Boys have been around since the 15th century? Talk about a long audition process!.
• Headline: CAB Opens Low-Cost Flight Options. Impact: This decision paved the way for the eventual creation of those budget airlines that make air travel feel like a game of musical chairs at 30,000 feet.. Fact: Fun fact: 'C.A.B.' has nothing to do with a taxi service, although some flights certainly feel like a cab ride gone wrong..
• Headline: REAPPORTIONMENT VETOED BY REAGAN. Impact: Reagan's veto of reapportionment plans set off a chain reaction of political tantrums that led to the modern art of gerrymandering being elevated to an Olympic sport.. Fact: Reagan's objections were so loud they could be heard from across the aisle—too bad no one ever listened..
• Headline: Money, Poverty and Peace. Impact: The economists' push to eliminate tariffs was like throwing a pebble into a pond, creating ripples that would eventually drown out the sound of actual peace negotiations.. Fact: The irony? These economists were probably well-fed while discussing eliminating tariffs on industrial goods. Talk about a 'let them eat cake' moment!.
• Headline: Home‐Made Atom Bombs?. Impact: The suggestion of home-made atom bombs led to a surge in DIY projects, culminating in a generation convinced that nuclear physics was just another hobby.. Fact: This was the precursor to America’s obsession with reality shows like 'Nuclear Family: DIY Edition.'.
• Headline: Ole Miss Sinks Ga. Tech In Peach Bowl, 41 to 18. Impact: This football game resulted in an influx of enthusiastic fans who would forever argue over which team was the best, leading to endless family Thanksgiving debates.. Fact: In a shocking twist, this game was the last time Georgia Tech's fans collectively agreed on something: they were all hungry for peaches after the loss..
• Headline: ROCK CONCERT GIVEN BY BEAUTIFUL DAY. Impact: The 'Beautiful Day' concert inspired future generations to believe that every day should be celebrated with loud music and questionable dance moves.. Fact: It’s a Beautiful Day? More like, it’s a beautiful excuse to get your $12 beer and dance like nobody's watching, even though everyone is..
• Headline: Musicians, Seeking Raise, Strike Baltimore Symphony. Impact: This strike was the catalyst for every musician’s dream of having a 'work-from-home' option, leading to more musicians practicing in their pajamas than ever before.. Fact: Fun fact: The last time the Baltimore Symphony struck, they accidentally hit all the wrong notes in their negotiations..
• Headline: Suspect is Seized in the Slaying Of a Nassau County Policeman. Impact: The tragic slaying highlighted the ongoing struggles of law enforcement and sparked a series of reforms aimed at improving safety and community relations.. Fact: This incident led to increased discussions on police safety, showing that sometimes, it takes tragedy to push for necessary change..