Beautifully Done: Good News in History, March 30 Why this story matters: Positive change rarely happens with the strike of a clock; it is usually the result of tireless dedication. This story captures the essence of that journey, showing how persistent effort eventually leads to a breakthrough worth celebrating. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to this day in history, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. Happy 81st Birthday to Eric Clapton , the blues-rock musician, singer, and songwriter that Rolling Stone magazine named the second greatest guitar player of all time. The British rocker was a founding member of the Yardbirds, Derek and the Dominos, and Cream, and produced huge hits like Layla , Crossroads , and Let It Rain . He survived heroin addiction to launch a successful solo career and open his own recovery center for addicts in Antigua, called the Crossroads Centre. (1945) By Majvdl, CC license Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as…
