On this day in 1960, Henry Cabot Lodge accused the Soviet Union of espionage at the U.S. embassy in Moscow. “That’s ridiculous!” said a plant in the corner.
On this day in 1897, Bram Stoker’s Dracula went on sale in London. At the time, Brits referred to the vampire as “terrifying,” while now, they call him “a less-scary Russell Brand.”
On this day in 1907, John Wayne was born. When the doctor slapped his bottom, the baby challenged him to a duel.
On this day in 1998, The Supreme Court ruled that Ellis Island is actually in New Jersey, not New York. Even crazier – it also ruled that the original Famous Ray’s Pizza is actually in Delaware!
On this day in 1967, The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was released. It featured the songs “With a Little Help from My Friends,” “A Day in the Life,” and of course, “No Scrubs.”
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.