On this day in 1790, Benjamin Franklin died, with his last words being: “A dying man can do nothing easy.” Damn – one minute you’re writing the Declaration of Independence; the next, you’re writing fortune cookies.
On this day in 1974, Victoria Beckham was born. Marking the one time Posh Spice was also Baby Spice.
On this day in 1907, Ellis Island had its busiest day ever, processing 11,747 people. Which is why the Statue of Liberty went from saying, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses” to “Give me one bourbon, one scotch, and one beer.”
On this day in 1951, Mickey Mantle had his first at-bat for the New York Yankees. The pitcher: Bartolo Colon.
On this day in 1970, the astronauts of Apollo 13 fell safely to earth after surviving in space for four days. Said Katy Perry, “Four days? Psh – try four minutes!”
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.