In 1955, Los Angeles was 120 degrees, man was going to eliminate polar ice within 25 years, and Arabs were planning to wipe out the Jews. So basically, nothing has changed.

p2 – 03 Sep 1955 – The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 – 1957) – Trove

In 1931, Los Angeles was 121 degrees.  h/t Andy Oz

07 Jul 1931 – GRIM DEATH TOLL – Trove

But climate science wouldn’t be complete without Hollywood experts weighing in …

Steve Goddard on Twitter: “121 degrees in Los Angeles in 1931