Nov. 17, 1978 - High Times Founder Tom Forcade Dies By Suicide
It was on this day in 1978 that High Times founder and Yippie icon Tom Forcade died by suicide in NYC.
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Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.
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Bobby Black
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Oct. 26, 1989 - Black Thursday: Launch of Operation Green Merchant
It was on this "Black Thursday" in 1989 that the DEA launched "Operation Green Merchant"—raiding dozens of grow shops across the US.
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Bobby Black
Oct 8, 20212 min read
October 8, 1937 - First-Ever Federal Marijuana Convictions in the US
It was on this day in 1937 that the first-ever federal marijuana convictions were handed down under the Marihuana Tax Act.
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Bobby Black
Oct 3, 20212 min read
October 3, 1973 - US Senate Report on The Brotherhood of Eternal Love is Released
It was on this day in 1973 that the US Senate Report on The Brotherhood of Eternal Love was released.
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Bobby Black
Sep 26, 20211 min read
Sept. 26, 2007 - Tainted Edibles Company Raided by DEA
It was on this day in 2007 that pioneer edible makers Tainted Inc., and its owner Mickey Martin, were raided by the DEA.
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Bobby Black
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Sept. 15, 1978 - Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke" is Released
It was on this day in 1978 that Cheech & Chong's first film "Up in Smoke" was released.
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Bobby Black
Sep 3, 20212 min read
Sept. 3-4, 2001 - Rainbow Farm Owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin & Partner Rollie Rohm Killed by FBI
It was on this day in 2001 that Rainbow Farm owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin and his partner Rollie Rohm were killed by the FBI.
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Bobby Black
Aug 28, 20212 min read
August 28, 1964 - Bob Dylan Gets the Beatles Stoned for the First Time
It was on this day in 1964 that Bob Dylan got The Beatles stoned for the first time in NYC.
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Bobby Black
Aug 25, 20211 min read
August 25, 1992 - "Brownie Mary Day" is Officially Established in San Francisco
It was 29 years ago today that San Francisco established "Brownie Mary Day" to honor cannabis activist Mary Jane Rathbun.
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Bobby Black
Aug 5, 20211 min read
August 5, 1972 - The Brotherhood of Eternal Love is Raided by the BNDD
It was on this day in 1972 that the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs raided the Brotherhood of Eternal Love.
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Bobby Black
Jul 1, 20211 min read
July 1, 1973 - The Drug Enforcement Administration is Established
It was on this day in 1973 that the Drug Enforcement Administration was officially established.
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Bobby Black
Jun 17, 20212 min read
June 17, 1971 - President Nixon Declares War on Drugs
It was 50 years ago today that President Richard Nixon first announced the War on Drugs.
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Bobby Black
May 6, 20211 min read
May 6, 1983 - Cheech & Chong's "Still Smokin" is Released
It was on this day in 1983 that Cheech & Chong's fifth film "Still Smokin" was released.
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Bobby Black
May 1, 20211 min read
May 1, 1971 - Controlled Substances Act Goes Into Effect
It was exactly 50 years ago today that the Controlled Substances Act went into effect.
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Bobby Black
Apr 1, 20212 min read
April 1, 1964 - Article Announcing the Discovery of THC First Published
It was on this day in 1964 that the article announcing the discovery of THC was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
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Bobby Black
Mar 31, 20212 min read
March 31, 1949 - Actor Robert Mitchum Released from Jail After Serving Sentence for Pot Possession
It was on this day in 1949 that actor Robert Mitchum was released from jail after having served a 60-day sentence for marijuana possession.
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Bobby Black
Mar 25, 20212 min read
March 25, 1976 - David Bowie Arraigned for Possession Charge
It was on this day in 1976 that rock star David Bowie was arraigned for possession of nearly have a pound of marijuana.
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Bobby Black
Feb 24, 20212 min read
Feb. 24, 2003 - Operation Pipe Dreams is Launched
It was on this day in 2003 that the Dept. of Justice launched Operation Pipe Dreams—raiding and arresting hundreds of pipe & bong makers.
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Bobby Black
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Jan. 21, 1970 - Timothy Leary Sentenced to 10 Years for Two Roaches
It was on this day in 1970 that acid guru Timothy Leary was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of just two roaches.
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Bobby Black
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Jan. 14, 1981 - Brownie Mary's Home is Raided
It was on this day in 1981 that the home of Mary Jane Rathbun—a.k.a. Brownie Mary—was raided by the San Francisco police.
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