HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

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

Mar 31, 20212 min

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.

Mar 25, 20212 min

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.