On this day in 1984, just before his regular Saturday radio address, President Reagan was doing a voice test with the microphone. “My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes." To his surprise, he was speaking to a live feed, and this is how August 11th became "Presidential Joke Day"
@KevinCooney Don’t forget their best 8th inning reliever (Keller) might not pitch again until 2028. That was a big loss, because he’s much better than the rest of these turds. That’s why the Phils got him.