FEBRUARY 15, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cauthen and Goodman End Partnership. Impact: When Lenny Goodman ditched Steve Cauthen for Jeffrey Fell, it triggered a series of jockey rivalries that would eventually lead to a reality TV show featuring jockeys competing for the best saddle. Spoiler alert: it was a flop.. Fact: Did you know that this dramatic split influenced the fashion choices of jockeys for decades to come? Apparently, the right agent can make or break a color palette..
• Headline: Rise of the Peoples Fedayeen in Iran. Impact: The rise of the Peoples Fedayeen in Iran led to the unexpected creation of ‘Guerrilla Yoga’ classes in the 1980s, which somehow still manage to attract hipsters today.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'Marxist-Leninist' is just a fancy way of saying 'we really, really dislike capitalism' while sipping on overpriced lattes..
• Headline: Aqueduct Clerk Suspension and Quinella Dispute. Impact: The suspension of 19 clerks at Aqueduct was the pebble that started the avalanche—eventually leading to the establishment of a national 'No Quinella' day, where all betting was halted out of sheer defiance.. Fact: In the end, the clerks' refusal to sell quinella tickets sparked a nationwide debate on the morality of gambling—because who doesn’t love a little existential crisis over horse racing?.
• Headline: BUSINESS IS BOOMING AT ALLENBY BRIDGE. Impact: The bustling trade across Allenby Bridge despite the state of war set a precedent that would inspire future politicians to keep talking trade even while plotting covert operations—because nothing says 'peace talks' like an arms deal.. Fact: The bridge itself became a meme in diplomatic circles: 'If you can cross Allenby Bridge, you can cross anything—except the political divide.'.
• Headline: Ex‐G.S.A. Manager Found Guilty In Scheme to Defraud the U.S.. Impact: Frank N Ellis's conviction sparked a national wave of 'Guilty or Not Guilty' games in law schools, some of which have only recently been banned for inciting classroom riots.. Fact: This event reminded everyone that if you’re going to defraud the U.S., at least have the decency to wear a nice suit while doing it..
• Headline: Notes on People. Impact: James Baldwin's prize presentation to Raymond Andrews inadvertently led to a surge in literary awards, with every author since then demanding their own quirky award—because who doesn't want a trophy for just showing up?. Fact: The Baldwin Prize is now rumored to be the reason why every coffee shop has a 'local author' corner. Thanks, James!.
• Headline: S.E.C. Options Study Due. Impact: The S.E.C. Options Study was so boring that it caused an entire generation to rethink their life choices, leading to a rise in spontaneous dance parties instead of stock market analysis.. Fact: Fun fact: Graphs are the most effective way to induce sleep. Just ask anyone who’s ever attended a finance lecture..
• Headline: ISRAELI PARLIAMENT IN TORTURE DENIAL. Impact: The Israeli Parliament's denial of torture allegations inadvertently led to a new genre of political satire that is still thriving today—because who doesn't love dark humor?. Fact: The denial was so theatrical that it inspired a one-act play that was performed in prestigious theaters worldwide. Nothing says 'serious politics' like a good farce..