MAY 1, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nixon's Oval Office Tapes Controversy. Impact: Nixon's obsession with tape led to the invention of the modern-day podcast. Had he just let his aides talk, we might have avoided a whole genre of amateur storytelling.. Fact: Did you know that Nixon's tapes were so infamous they could've starred in their own reality show? 'Keeping Up with the Nixon's' would have been a hit!.
• Headline: Masekela and Alpert Live at Bottom Line. Impact: The collaboration of Masekela and Alpert sparked a worldwide trumpet renaissance, leading to a global shortage of trumpets by the 80s. Who knew brass could be so popular?. Fact: Fun fact: If you play a trumpet near a cow, it will moo along in perfect harmony. Try it next time you're at a farm concert!.
• Headline: Books of The Times. Impact: The review of 'On Spider Creek' encouraged a generation of readers to choose more exciting titles—like, literally anything with a dragon in it.. Fact: Christopher Lehmann-Haupt was known for his sharp reviews. Some say he could critique a toaster and make it sound like a tragic love story..
• Headline: `RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon’. Impact: Nixon's memoirs unintentionally inspired countless future politicians to write their own memoirs—because who doesn’t want to share their version of the truth?. Fact: You could say Nixon wrote the book on political memoirs. Literally, it was just a book about his life. But it sounds more dramatic this way!.
• Headline: Efforts to Unify Orthodox Churches Hampered by Rivalries. Impact: The rivalry among Orthodox Churches has been a classic example of how not to unify. If only they had a group chat, they could’ve resolved it over emojis.. Fact: Deep-seated rivalries in the religious world often lead to more drama than a reality TV show. Someone should really pitch 'The Real Housewives of the Orthodox Church.'.
• Headline: Copper Producer, With Profit Problems, Fights to Keep Control of Its Board. Impact: The struggle for board control at Kennecott may have inspired future corporate takeovers and the phrase 'Boardroom Wars.' Who knew minerals could lead to such drama?. Fact: Copper is not just a metal; it’s also the reason behind many corporate boardroom meltdowns. If only they could all just play Monopoly instead..
• Headline: Player Stopped; Hinkle Triumphs. Impact: Lon Hinkle’s victory set off a chain reaction of underdog sports stories that eventually led to every sports movie ever made. Thank you, Hinkle, for inspiring Hollywood!. Fact: Winning the New Orleans Open is like winning the lottery—except instead of cash, you get a trophy and a lifetime supply of golf balls. Lucky guy!.