On this day in 2003, President Bush made his infamous “Mission Accomplished” speech on an aircraft carrier. Then, people called it tonedeaf and regrettable; now, people call it “the good old days.”
On this day in 1931, the Empire State Building opened. Or as King Kong put it, “Time to get m’steps in!”
On this day in 1963, James Whittaker became the first American climber to reach the top of Mount Everest. Or as King Kong put it, “You just had to show me up, huh Jim?”
On this day in 1941, Citizen Kane was released. Spoiler alert: “Rosebud” is the name of the shark that blows up Bruce Willis.
On this day in 1967, Elvis and Priscilla Presley were married. Said Elvis on their wedding night: “It’s one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and now I’m asleep.”
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.