JUNE 2, 1986

Full News Archive

• Headline: Washington Courts Democratic Party Convention. Impact: This little wooing session turned into the great political dating game of the century. If Washington had swiped left on the Democrats, we might have ended up with a wildly different political landscape—perhaps a party themed around cats instead. You know, just to spice things up.. Fact: Did you know that in 1988, the internet was still a baby? If Washington had wooed the tech community instead, we might have had an 'Internet Convention’ instead of a political one. Imagine the hashtags!.
• Headline: Honoring Pioneers of Air Traffic Control. Impact: Honoring those air traffic control pioneers was like giving a standing ovation to the people who invented the traffic light. Without their contributions, we might have seen planes playing a real-life game of Frogger in the sky, leading to an alternative history where everyone just flew around in circles.. Fact: Fun fact: If they had used chalk to control air traffic instead of radar, we might have seen a lot more mid-air collisions. But hey, chalk art is a great way to express oneself, right?.
• Headline: MURRAY'S QUIET, INNER DRIVE. Impact: Eddie Murray becoming the Orioles' first team captain was like giving a crown to the king of the benchwarmers. His leadership marked the start of a new era, leading to a world where players actually follow the rules instead of just trying to look good in their uniforms.. Fact: Did you know that before Murray, the Orioles didn’t even know they needed a captain? They were just floating around like a ship without a rudder—probably still looking for the buffet..