On this day in 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln at the play “My American Cousin.” Even worse, it was before Lincoln could post a photo of the Playbill to Instagram.
On this day in 1912, The Titanic struck an iceberg. And of course, the iceberg had no insurance.
On this day in 1910, Taft was the first president asked to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game. He’s also the only president to eat the baseball.
On this day in 1941, Pete Rose was born. Unfortunately, he’d bet five grand he’d be born the next day.
On this day in 1828, Webster’s English Dictionary was printed. Upon holding the great book, Webster said: “This is ridonkulous!”
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.