On this day in 1992, EuroDisney opened in France. French Disney is a little different – for instance, Mr. Toad is on the menu.
On this day in 1934, a wind gust of 231 miles per hour was reported on top of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire – by a guy who eventually landed in Connecticut.
On this day in 1861, the American Civil War began. The first one, I mean.
On this day in 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space. But then tragedy struck, when he had to return to living in Russia.
On this day in 1999, Bill Clinton was found in contempt of court for giving false statements in a sexual harassment lawsuit. Or as he put it, “Am I goin’ to jail?... ‘Cause I brought my own handcuffs…”
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.