HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.

It was on this day in 1978 that High Times founder and Yippie icon Tom Forcade died by suicide in NYC.

It was on this "Black Thursday" in 1989 that the DEA launched "Operation Green Merchant"—raiding dozens of grow shops across the US.

It was on this day in 1937 that the first-ever federal marijuana convictions were handed down under the Marihuana Tax Act.

It was on this day in 1973 that the US Senate Report on The Brotherhood of Eternal Love was released.

It was on this day in 2007 that pioneer edible makers Tainted Inc., and its owner Mickey Martin, were raided by the DEA.

It was on this day in 1978 that Cheech & Chong's first film "Up in Smoke" was released.

It was on this day in 2001 that Rainbow Farm owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin and his partner Rollie Rohm were killed by the FBI.