On this day in 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered. But any day now, he’ll probably be pardoned.
On this day in 1866, Ulysses S. Grant was arrested for speeding in his horse buggy. He didn’t help matters when he blamed his horse for being drunk.
On this day in 1926, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner was born. And if you don’t know what Playboy is – it’s because the internet was born.
On this day in 1881, Billy the Kid was convicted of murder. His cruel demeanor earned him a new name: Billy the Tween.
On this day in 1970, Paul McCartney announced The Beatles had broken up. Or as Ringo put it, “Three sublets now available in my yellow submarine…yellow submarine…yellow submarine.”
On this day in 1959, NASA announced the first seven astronauts for the nation’s first manned-flight space program. Those selected were: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Walter Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Donald Slayton. Not selected: Farty McClaustrophobe.
Enjoy the Present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.