OCTOBER 28, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: Funding Boost for Brooklyn Drug Clinics. Impact: The funding for Brooklyn drug clinics led to an increase in public awareness about addiction, which, in a bizarre twist of fate, resulted in the creation of the world's first 'Addiction Awareness Day'—an event that ironically became known for its high levels of alcohol consumption.. Fact: Did you know that despite the funding, Brooklyn still has more coffee shops than rehab centers? Priorities, right?.
• Headline: NYS Education Racial-Ethnic Study Findings. Impact: This racial study sparked debates that eventually led to the creation of a popular reality show called 'Nassau County's Got Diversity,' where the prize was just a free ride on the diversity train. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go anywhere.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more segregated than a New York school in the 70s was a New York deli line on a Sunday?.
• Headline: Edward S. Magowan: A Historical Overview. Impact: Edward S. Magowan's emergence in the headlines led to a sudden surge in people naming their children Edward, resulting in a generation of kids who always had to clarify which Edward they were talking about.. Fact: Did you know that Edward is a name that has been popular for centuries? It’s like the 'black turtleneck' of names—always in style..
• Headline: Planned Towers in Dispute in Queens. Impact: The Queens tower dispute ignited a grassroots movement that eventually resulted in the creation of a new sport: 'Apartment Building Jenga,' where residents stack their complaints to see which tower topples first.. Fact: Did you know that the tallest building in Queens could have been named 'The Tower of Resident Complaints' if the developers had listened to everyone?.
• Headline: People and Business. Impact: N D Richman's appointment as employee-relations manager led to a new trend in corporate titles—'Chief Happiness Officer'—which, spoiler alert, didn’t actually make anyone happier.. Fact: Did you know that employee-relations managers are basically just professional mediators for people who can't figure out how to share the coffee machine?.
• Headline: India. Impact: The reversal of India's restrictive foreign investment policy became the catalyst for a global game show where contestants competed to find the best investment opportunities—ironically, the prize was just a seat at a corporate board meeting.. Fact: Did you know that India's restrictive policies were once so strict that even Monopoly money was considered foreign currency?.
• Headline: The Two Most Striking Shows in Town. Impact: The financial struggles of NYC museums led to the creation of a new genre of art called 'Budget Art,' where artists used only materials found in thrift stores. Surprisingly, it became a hit.. Fact: Did you know that the Museum of Modern Art once tried to charge admission for viewing empty frames? It was a 'minimalist' exhibit..
• Headline: WOMAN IS JAILED AS A GUNRUNNER. Impact: M Buck's sentencing as a gunrunner not only highlighted the issue of gun violence but also inadvertently inspired a new trend in crime dramas, where the female anti-hero always had a quirky backstory involving knitting.. Fact: Did you know that gunrunning is just one way to make a living? There are also plenty of people who do it for the 'thrill'—and the knitting, of course..
• Headline: Numismatics. Impact: The Mint's decision to accept orders for '74 proof sets led to a bizarre series of events where collectors created a black market for 'unopened' sets—because who doesn’t want to hoard money?. Fact: Did you know that numismatics is basically the adult version of collecting Pokémon cards? Only the cards are worth more than your college tuition..
• Headline: Symphony In Queens Is Adding New Series. Impact: The expansion of the Queens Symphony Orchestra's concert series led to an unexpected spike in the popularity of classical music among hipsters, resulting in bizarre mashups like Beethoven remixed with electronic beats.. Fact: Did you know that a symphony in Queens is basically just a fancy way of saying, 'Please be quiet while we try to impress you with our culture'?.