JUNE 26, 1989

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• Headline: Market Shift: Big Three vs. Part Makers. Impact: The Big Three's loss in the car market led to an unexpected surge in eco-friendly vehicle production. Little did they know, this would eventually cause a butterfly flapping its wings that resulted in a global snub towards gas guzzlers, making them the 'ugly cousin' of the automotive world.. Fact: Did you know that while the Big Three were busy losing their grip, some guy in his garage was probably inventing the first electric car? Talk about a glow-up!.
• Headline: Baseball Researchers Unite in Albany. Impact: The Society of American Baseball Research convention's resemblance to a Sixties activist meeting sparked a newfound trend of baseball players taking up activism, which eventually led to the creation of a new league: 'Activist Baseball' where home runs were replaced by home rights.. Fact: Fun fact: Most baseball fans think a 'double-header' is just a fancy way to say they’re going to eat double the hot dogs in one sitting. Priorities, people!.
• Headline: Angry Crowd Jams Village Streets In Impromptu Gay-Rights Protest. Impact: The impromptu gay-rights protest not only sparked a movement that would resonate for decades but also inadvertently led to the creation of a new holiday: 'Wear Your Pride Day,' which involves donning the most flamboyant outfits possible, becoming a global fashion event.. Fact: Did you know that protests can actually lead to fashion trends? Just wait until someone tries to turn rainbow flags into haute couture—then we'll really see some sparks fly..