On this day in 1865, Lincoln, Sherman, and Grant planned the final stages of the Civil War. Said Lincoln, “Should we keep the plans secret, or telegraph them to a reporter at The Atlantic?”
On this day in 1929, Herbert Hoover had a telephone installed in the Oval Office. Which means that up until 1929, presidents were like, “I’m going to tell Germany this is their final warning!...Anyone got a quarter??”
On this day in 1625, Charles I was named King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and claimed the title King of France. Oof – that guy must’ve been a nightmare on LinkedIn.
On this day in 1935, the University of Oregon defeated The Ohio State University to win the first men’s March Madness. You could tell it was the 30s, because instead of “That’s awesome, baby!” Dick Vitale said, “That’s the bee’s knees, baby!”
On this day in 1998, the FDA approved Viagra. Its original name: Dick Vitale.
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.