JUNE 13, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sparky Anderson Takes Over Tigers. Impact: Sparky Anderson’s management style inspired a generation of managers who thought they could just wear a cap and a mustache to greatness. Little did they know, they were just wearing a costume for mediocrity.. Fact: Sparky Anderson would go on to manage the Tigers to their 1984 World Series win, making him a legend. Who knew a mustache could have such a profound impact on baseball history?.
• Headline: City Budget Accord for Fiscal 1980. Impact: The allocation of a mere $100,000 for sanitation sparked a nationwide movement, leading to millions of Americans deciding that, yes, cleanliness is indeed next to godliness. Now we have entire reality shows dedicated to the art of cleaning.. Fact: This budget decision may seem trivial, but it laid the groundwork for the phrase 'cleanliness is next to godliness' to be taken way too seriously by several future generations..
• Headline: Yanks Triumph Despite Guidry's Setback. Impact: Ron Guidry’s injury led to a series of unfortunate events, including a shortage of quality pitchers and a rise in armchair quarterbacks. Thus, the couch potato was born.. Fact: Guidry would later rebound, but that back spasm was a reminder that even great athletes are just one awkward sneeze away from an early retirement..
• Headline: Pan Am Cutting A Fare to Coast. Impact: This fare cut probably caused a mass exodus from the East Coast to California, leading to the eventual overpopulation of hipsters in San Francisco. Thanks, Pan Am!. Fact: The $89 fare was so cheap that it practically guaranteed that you would be sitting next to someone who was either a budding filmmaker or deeply into conspiracy theories..
• Headline: Advertising. Impact: Stephen J. Waiden’s promotion likely led to a ripple effect where every magazine thereafter thought it was a good idea to name a promotion director. Now we have an entire industry of people who promote things no one cares about.. Fact: In a world where everyone is a promotion director, it’s a wonder anyone knows what they’re actually promoting anymore. Spoiler: It’s usually something cringe-worthy..
• Headline: Brockway Seeking Standard Container. Impact: Brockway’s acquisition spree led to a consolidation of the glass industry, paving the way for the rise of trendy glassware that everyone pretends to care about in their Instagram stories.. Fact: Glass containers are so fashionable now that they are often referred to as 'the new black.' Who knew containers could be such trendsetters?.
• Headline: WILLIAM V. FAGAN Sr.. Impact: William V. Fagan Sr.'s passing may have led to a family legacy of mediocrity, proving that sometimes names just don’t carry the weight they used to.. Fact: Fagan’s name might not ring a bell for many, but it’s a reminder that every family has a least one 'William' whose achievements are forever lost in the shadows of history..
• Headline: 2 Killed as a Second DC‐3 Crashes Within 24 Hours. Impact: The crash of the DC-3 not only claimed lives but also prompted stricter regulations in the aviation industry. Ironically, the marijuana trade would continue to thrive, leading to the eventual legalization movement decades later.. Fact: This tragic incident was eerily reminiscent of a plot twist from a bad movie. Sadly, it was real life, underscoring the need for better safety protocols in aviation..
• Headline: Transit Aides Found Manufacturer Misrepresented Subway‐Car Tests. Impact: The misrepresentation of subway car tests likely led to a city-wide paranoia about public transportation, resulting in the rise of the 'I’ll just walk' movement that continues to this day.. Fact: Rockwell International's infamous misrepresentation has become a cautionary tale in engineering departments everywhere, proving that honesty really is the best policy—unless you're trying to sell subway cars..