SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries.
Here’s an exploration of intriguing headlines and stories from this week, but with a twist – they’re from a century ago, meticulously preserved by the History Museum on the Square and Sharing Stories of the Crossroads.
May 1926
- The government is expected to turn over control of National Avenue from Grand Street to Sunshine, now that the area has been annexed.
- Babe Ruth hits his 16th home run as the Yankees win 15 in a row.
- The Ozarks Playground Association estimates one million tourists will travel to the area this summer.
May 1976
- The first supersonic passenger planes left New York for London and Paris.
- Flying over twice the speed of sound.
- Price war for fast food: Mr. Quick – 5 burgers for $1.25 vs. A&W – 4 burgers and a half gallon of root beer for $1.99.
- NBC will cover part of the Bicentennial activities on July 4 here in Springfield.
Major Films Playing in May 1976…