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Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:
Andrew Crews
August 15, 2021
1945 Today is V-J Day, and while people took to the streets to celebrate Japan's acceptance of surrender terms, effectively ending World War II, burglars ransacked houses and apartments left vacant by celebrants. A total of $425 in cash (over $6000 in today's money) and numerous articles were reported missing.
1947 Playland Park introduces the new "Rocket" rollercoaster (right). Photo courtesy of Ed Gaida.
1984 The San Pedro Drive-In closes.
This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.
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