On this day in 1939, Batman made his comic book debut. You could tell he was just starting out, because the “Batmobile” was him going “Vroom, vroom!” while Alfred gave him a piggyback.
On this day in 2003, smoking was banned in all establishments in New York City. If you’re going inside, you must put your cigarette out – or give it to Times Square Elmo.
On this day in 1971, Starbucks opened its first store in Seattle. And the scones baked that day are still for sale in that Starbucks in Seattle.
On this day in 1867, the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia. (For an election-to-be-named-later.)
On this day in 1950, former Red Sox manager Grady Little was born. Then he told the doctor, “I’d have left me in for just one more inning.”
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.