July 18 In San Antonio History

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

July 18, 2021`

1920

A successful test of the ripcord parachute is made at Kelly Field.

1955

The Harlandale and South San Antonio school districts pledge to desegregate when school begins in September.

1970

“The Great (Little) Train Robbery:” Passengers aboard Old No. 99 , Brackenridge Park’s miniature train, are robbed of their valuables by two soldiers from Ft. Sam Houston. Both robbers are caught and sentenced to prison terms of 20 and 10 years, respectively.

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