On this day in 1931, “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the U.S. national anthem. The range-heavy tune was originally a drinking song, and some critics complained that most people would have to be drunk just to try and sing it.
- The words “the rockets red glare” originally referred to the lights on the cop car that pulled you over for swerving.
Have a great day and I’ll see you back here tomorrow!
-Dick