On this day in 1475, Michelangelo was born. He is remembered to the world as a brilliant artist; he is remembered by Americans as a party dude.
On this day in 1985, Mike Tyson made his professional boxing debut. Fans described the moment as “impressive,” while Tyson described it as “imprethive.”
On this day in 1981, anchorman Walter Cronkite signed off for the final time. Rather than his trademark “And that’s the way it is,” Cronkite chose the more personal, “See ya in Cancun, suckers!”
On this day in 1986, artist Georgia O’Keefe died. In lieu of flowers, her family asked that you look closely at some until you need a cold shower.
On this day in 1972, Shaquille O’Neal was born. Marking the first baby to pick up the doctor and give him a spanking.
Enjoy the present…and don’t forget…The Garden’s Always Greener.