JUNE 19, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: C Edwards Crowned Miss Black Colorado 1972. Impact: C Edwards being crowned Miss Black Colorado in '72 sparked a cascading wave of confidence among women of color, leading to the eventual formation of a secret society of fierce women who only wear fabulous hats. This society is rumored to be influencing fashion trends to this very day.. Fact: Did you know that in 1972, there were probably more exciting things happening than just a beauty pageant? But hey, at least everyone got to wear sequins!.
• Headline: Echeverria's Call for Mexican Identity. Impact: Echeverria's words about Chicano identity sent ripples through time, compelling a future generation of taco enthusiasts to proudly declare their roots while simultaneously arguing about whether it's 'taco' or 'taco.'. Fact: Did you know that many people still debate their identity over a plate of tacos? It's the real American pastime!.
• Headline: Gas Explodes on Ohio Farm. Impact: The Ohio gas explosion triggered an unexpected spike in the popularity of 'DIY drilling' among weekend warriors, leading to countless backyard disasters and a new reality show called 'Boom or Bust'.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more explosive than that gas was the number of insurance claims that followed? Safety first, folks!.
• Headline: A TENTATIVE PACT ON LATIN OIL SET. Impact: The treaty negotiations led to the U.S. realizing that avoiding tariffs was basically a free pass to wealth, which then sparked an era of 'tariff avoidance parties' where everyone just pretended tariffs didn’t exist. This tradition continues in spirit today.. Fact: Fun fact: Negotiating oil tariffs is like negotiating with a toddler—everyone wants a cookie, but nobody's getting one without a tantrum!.
• Headline: U.S. Expects a Decrease in American and Soviet Influence by 1980. Impact: The prediction of declining U.S. and Soviet influence by 1980 led to a covert initiative to train a group of squirrels to take over world politics, a plan that unfortunately fell short due to the squirrels' insistence on nut-based policies.. Fact: Did you know that if we had taken the squirrel political party seriously, we might now be living in a world where every political debate ends with a nut-off?.
• Headline: Presidential News Conferences Quietly Dying of Nixon Disuse. Impact: Nixon's disuse of press conferences created a vacuum that allowed conspiracy theories to thrive, culminating in the infamous 'Nixon is a Lizard Person' theory, which still circulates among late-night talk show hosts.. Fact: Fun fact: The decline of press conferences has led to an alarming rise in conspiracy theories. Who knew silence could be so loud?.
• Headline: Panamanians to Vote in August For First Time Since ‘68 Coup. Impact: The return of national elections in Panama ignited a series of events that led to a dramatic increase in 'political tourism', where tourists flocked to observe elections, creating a massive market for souvenir campaign buttons.. Fact: Did you know that political tourism is the only type of tourism where your guide might actually be running for office? Talk about a two-for-one deal!.
• Headline: 6 States and Puerto Rico Choose Delegates. Impact: The delegate selection process in 1972 planted the seeds for a future where every primary season would resemble a reality TV show, complete with dramatic exits and surprise alliances—thank you, democracy!. Fact: Did you know that the real reason for all those delegate counts was to keep the news cycle going? Because who doesn't love a good cliffhanger?.