The origins of 420 are hazy, but the term has become synonymous with cannabis.
April 20th is a day celebrated by cannabis enthusiasts all over the world. But why is 420 associated with weed? The answer to that question is unclear, but it’s a tradition that has been around for decades. As you might expect, many theories exist as to where the term 420 originated from and why it became so closely associated with marijuana. Here are some of the most popular explanations for the origin of 420.
The Grateful Dead
In 1971, members of The Grateful Dead were arrested in New Orleans for possession of marijuana and heroin after a police raid on their hotel room found both drugs in their possession along with several grams of cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms.
While this may have been one of the first times that “420” was used in reference to weed, there’s no evidence that it was coined by any member of The Grateful Dead or anyone affiliated with them.
“Waldos”
