SAPL : May 28 In San Antonio History...

San Antonio TX

29 May, 2022

4:37 AM

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Press release from the San Antonio Public Library: Andrew Crews 28 May 2022 1971 The General Cinema Corporation opens the new twin-screen Cinema I & II theaters at McCreless Mall. The opening attractions are "The Andromeda Strain" and "Red Sky at Morning." 1988 Sea World of Texas holds grand opening festivities featuring television stars throughout the park, such as Bob Keeshan of "Captain Kangaroo," Tina Yothers of "Family Ties," and Bryce Beckham of "Mr. Belvedere." Susan Howard of "Dallas" said, "God gave someone good sense and the powers that be for choosing San Antonio as a site for the park. This is truly a Memorial Day that we will all remember for the rest of our lives." 1997 San Antonio native Linda Finch completes an around-the-world flight in a Lockheed Electra to commemorate Amelia Earhart's ill-fated attempt sixty years earlier. This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.