April 28, 2026 — Today is National Superhero Day, which feels like a good reminder that sometimes people step in and take control of a situation—whether they’re supposed to or not.
Today we’re looking at a few moments where control shifted in unexpected ways.
First, the Mutiny on the Bounty in 1789, where a ship’s crew turned against their own captain.
Then, Billy the Kid’s escape in 1881, where a system designed to hold him failed.
And finally, the launch of the iTunes Store in 2003, which quietly changed how people access music and digital content.
Plus, a look at James Monroe, whose time in history reflects how perspective shapes what we remember.
It raises a question about how often control isn’t fixed—but shifts depending on who’s willing to take it.
Anyway… that’s what I ended up finding while working through April 28.