SEPTEMBER 27, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: Westmoreland Admits Vietnam War Misjudgment. Impact: Westmoreland's admission sparked a global re-evaluation of military interventions, leading to the establishment of numerous 'Don't do that' guidelines for future leaders, which were promptly ignored.. Fact: Fun fact: This was the equivalent of a chef admitting they burned the soufflé after serving it to guests for three years..
• Headline: Canadians Reject Quebec Separation in Survey. Impact: This survey became the catalyst for a centuries-long debate on Canadian identity, inadvertently leading to the creation of a national sport called 'Quebec Separation Debate Watching'—which still has no official rules.. Fact: 84% of Canadians opposed separation, yet 70% wouldn't lift a finger to stop it. Sounds like they were just waiting for someone else to do the hard work!.
• Headline: Con Edison Prevents Major Power Outage. Impact: Con Edison’s quick thinking inspired countless future power companies to adopt the motto, 'When in doubt, just cut the power and hope for the best.'. Fact: 130,000 customers experienced the joy of candlelight dinners, proving once again that romance is often found in the dark..
• Headline: House Approves Bill On Child Pornography. Impact: The bill became a legal quagmire, paving the way for a generation of lawyers to perfect the art of 'getting off scot-free'—a skill now taught in law schools across the nation.. Fact: Who knew child exploitation could lead to legal loopholes? It's almost as if the system was designed to protect the guilty..
• Headline: State ‐Run Air Force Flies Under a Cloud. Impact: The state-run Air Force operations inspired the creation of several fictional movies about the world's first 'Flying Circus,' but tragically, no one was entertained.. Fact: A seven-airplane fleet sounds impressive until you realize it's only two more than what your uncle flies in his backyard..
• Headline: Hawaiian Volcano Flares Up Again. Impact: The Hawaiian volcano's eruption reignited the age-old debate on whether to invest in lava-proof homes, leading to the first-ever 'Lava Insurance' policies.. Fact: One hundred feet in the air? Talk about a lava lamp gone wrong!.
• Headline: CAREY WITHDRAWS SUPPORT OF CUOMO AND ENDORSES KOCH. Impact: Carey's endorsement switcheroo set off a political domino effect in New York that continues to confuse voters to this day, as they try to understand who actually stands for what.. Fact: Political endorsements are like dating: you just never know who’s going to be ‘the one’ until they’re suddenly not..
• Headline: Smoking of Cigars Continues a Decline. Impact: The decline in cigar smoking led to the rise of vape culture, where people could pretend to be classy while still being irritating.. Fact: Agriculture Dept stats say 5.02 billion cigars were smoked—proof that some people just want to feel fancy while they cough..
• Headline: CAREY WITHDRAWS SUPPORT OF CUOMO AND ENDORSES KOCH. Impact: Carey’s withdrawal of support was a moment that left Cuomo wondering if friendships in politics were as fragile as they seemed—a question that would haunt him through the ages.. Fact: In politics, endorsements can change faster than a teenager's favorite band—just when you thought you were in the 'in-crowd.'.