On this day in 1985, Nike released the Air Jordan. It sold far better than its competitor – the Bouncepass Stockton.
On this day in 2004, Google launched Gmail. Or as AOL put it: “Good-bye!”
On this day in 1963, ABC debuted General Hospital, while NBC debuted The Doctors. Both of which outperformed CBS’ medical drama: Disgusting Rashes.
On this day in 1970, President Nixon banned cigarette ads on TV and radio. Said Nixon, “Lighters should only be used for candles! And burning incriminating documents.”
On this day in 1976, Apple Computers was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne - the last of whom sold his share just 12 days later. Said Wayne, “At least I still have a recipe for New Coke, plenty of DeLorean stock, and my O.J. Simpson poster.”
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.