On this day in 1979, Three Mile Island suffered its nuclear disaster. After touring the site, the inspector gave it three thumbs down.
On this day in 1930, Constantinople changed its name to Istanbul. Said historians, “This might be giant.”
On this day in 1814, a funeral was held for Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, the inventor of the guillotine. When the priest told people to bow their heads, they screamed and ran away.
On this day in 1984, the Baltimore Colts moved to Indianapolis in the middle of the night. “This definitely remains the shadiest, middle-of-the-night, Baltimore-related football story!” said Ray Lewis.
On this day in 1986, Lady Gaga was born. Her first words: “Googoo…well…me.”
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.