On this day in 461, St. Patrick died. Today, millions will honor his life through song and drink – and his death by blacking out.
On this day in 1762, New York City held its first St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It featured drummers, bagpipers, and a guy handing out flyers yelling, “Free comedy show! Comics you’ve seen on Comedy Central!”
On this day in 1962, Chicago started its tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green. While on this night in 1962, residents began their tradition of dyeing it yellow.
On this day in 1959, Boston Celtics great Danny Ainge was born. And by the evening, he’d turned his pacifier into two a rattle, two blankies, and three first-round draft picks.
On this day in 1903, second cousins Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt were married. That story again – people get really drunk on St. Patrick’s Day.
Enjoy the present…and remember: The Garden’s Always Greener.