On this day in 1988, Surgeon General C. Everett Coop stated that nicotine is just as addictive as heroin or cocaine. Said officials, “You all right, man?”
On this day in 1991, Queen Elizabeth spoke to Congress in the U.S. Whereas now, the only royalty invited to speak in Washington is the Burger King.
On this day in 1929, the first Oscars were held, with all the awards being handed out in the span of five minutes. Even crazier - they just shot them at people with a “trophy cannon.”
On this day in 1980, Magic Johnson played center for an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and led the Lakers to a championship. Not only that – he also filled in at copilot for Roger Murdock and helped land a Trans-American Airlines flight.
On this day in 1984, Andy Kaufman died. Or, he’s about to wash off his orange bronzer and rip off his terrible wig and reveal his most absurd character ever.
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.