OCTOBER 7, 1960

Full News Archive

• Headline: Eisenhower Meets with Sukarno. Impact: Eisenhower’s refusal to meet Khrushchev led to Sukarno thinking twice about communism, which eventually resulted in him turning his back on the West. This, in turn, set off a series of questionable alliances and a lot of awkward dinners at international summits.. Fact: Did you know that Sukarno once declared Indonesia a 'guiding principle' for the world? He must have missed the memo about 'guiding' actually meaning 'not making it worse.'.
• Headline: Reviving Discipline in the Congo Army. Impact: Mobutu’s army reorganization was like a bad game of Jenga; every time he tried to pull out a piece, the whole thing could have collapsed. Spoiler alert: it did.. Fact: Fun fact: Mobutu’s style was so flamboyant that he could’ve been a runway model. Who knew dictatorship came with such a keen fashion sense?.
• Headline: Tragic Death of Chief Judge Algernon Brown. Impact: The tragic loss of Chief Justice Sir Algernon Brown marked a significant turning point in Nigeria's legal system, highlighting the immense pressures on public officials and the need for mental health awareness.. Fact: In a time when public service was seen as an honor, Sir Algernon's tragic end reminds us that even the highest offices come with their own dark clouds..
• Headline: RAIL STRIKE ENDED AT BUFFALO PLANT. Impact: The resolution of this strike meant that workers got their tiny pay raise but also paved the way for future unions to demand even smaller raises, ensuring that the struggle for fair wages would continue for decades. Thanks for nothing, Buffalo.. Fact: A raise of 16 cents an hour might not sound like much now, but back then, it was probably enough to buy a couple of sodas or a large pizza. Priorities, people!.
• Headline: Havana Reports 27 From U.S. Invaded Cuba to Aid Rebels; Havana Reports Invasion by 27; Asserts Group Came From U.S.. Impact: This 27-man invasion was the kind of thing that made governments rethink their travel advisories. Who knew 27 could cause so much havoc? It was the start of many more ill-fated missions and the eventual rise of a certain mustachioed leader.. Fact: In a twist of fate, if those 27 had just stayed home and binge-watched TV, they could have saved themselves a lot of trouble. Netflix wasn’t around, but you get the idea!.
• Headline: Macmillan Sees Hope of Summit After November Election in U.S.. Impact: Macmillan's optimism about a summit was like believing a broken clock is right twice a day. Spoiler: it wasn’t. This led to more awkward diplomatic encounters for years to come.. Fact: In political terms, 'hope' is just a fancy word for 'let's ignore what’s actually happening.'.
• Headline: Inquiry at Rutgers Asked. Impact: This inquiry into Dr. Gross's role in student activism paved the way for future academic scandals, proving that sometimes the best way to make history is to make a mess of things.. Fact: Fun fact: universities love a good scandal. It's like a rite of passage for them. Who needs a mascot when you have controversy?.
• Headline: KHRUSHCHEV A GUEST OF MRS. ROOSEVELT. Impact: Khrushchev at a dinner party with Mrs. Roosevelt was like mixing oil and water. This event stirred the pot of Cold War tensions and made for some very uncomfortable small talk.. Fact: Imagine trying to get Khrushchev to appreciate American cuisine. Spoiler alert: he was probably not a fan of hot dogs..
• Headline: KATANGA SEEKS HEARING; Official of Secessionist State Wants to Address U.N.. Impact: Katanga’s plea for a hearing was the proverbial pebble thrown into the pond of international politics, causing ripples that would lead to more chaos and confusion in the Congo for decades.. Fact: Secessionist states are like the rebellious teenagers of the world; they want to do their own thing but haven’t quite figured out how to pay rent yet..
• Headline: Joseph N. Welch, Army Counsel In McCarthy Hearings, Is Dead; Lawyer Gained Nation-Wide Prominence at Televised Proceedings in 1954 Joseph N. Welch, Army Counsel In McCarthy Hearings, Is Dead .. . 1/2. Impact: Welch's passing marked the end of an era, but his legacy in the McCarthy hearings continued to resonate, reminding us that sometimes the truth really does come out in the end, albeit after a lot of drama.. Fact: Welch famously asked McCarthy, 'Have you no sense of decency?' Turns out, that question is still relevant in politics today. Who knew?.