On this day in 1814, French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated the throne, and was exiled to a remote island. When asked if he made friends there, he said, “Oui! Mon ballon de volley Wilson!”
On this day in 1803, France’s foreign minister shocked everyone by offering to sell the Louisiana Territory to the U.S. And even he can’t believe the Mavs traded Luka.
On this day in 1888, Henry Ford got married. Though it was embarrassing on their wedding night when he needed a jump to get started.
On this day in 1921, a Pittsburgh station broadcast the first sports event on the radio – a boxing match between Johnny Ray and Johnny Dundee. Each of whom have signed to fight Jake Paul.
On this day in 1961, Bob Dylan played his first major gig in New York City, opening for John Lee Hooker. Marking the rare occasion you want to be caught with a New York Hooker.
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.