SAPL : September 10 In San Antonio History...

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

Andrew Crews

10 September 2021

1921
With a known death list of 37 that may total more than 200 when all the missing are accounted for, and with a property loss of near $5 million, San Antonio was suffering the worst flood in its history.

1962
An Air Force Captain is hospitalized in serious condition from severe smoke inhalation after a fire broke out during a space simulation yesterday at Brooks AFB. The two pilots were “flying” at 27,000 feet with pure oxygen when fire broke out from behind the control panel. The simulated astronauts fought the fire with an extinguisher during the 2½ minutes it takes to lower the simulator’s pressure enough to open the door.

1987
High winds destroy the twin towers and scaffolding (right) two days before the arrival in San Antonio of Pope John Paul II. Despite over $100,000 in damages, Richard Hemberger, state coordinator for the papal visit, says the Mass will proceed as scheduled.

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