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Do you remember, San Antonio?

We’re turning back the clock thanks to the band, Earth, Wind, and Fire.

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Let’s take a look back in time to Sept. 21 in the Alamo City.

Photo courtesy of UTSA Special Collections, Institute of Texan Cultures

Before we begin, let us set the tone for this story: Alexa, play “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Now that we have the good vibes and funky grooves going, it’s time to ask, “Do you remember the 21st night of September?” We’re here to take a look back into Alamo City history, and see what was happening in various years on the 21st of September.

“Let’s groove tonight.”

1904
The highest recorded temperature on this day was set with a sweltering 101°F. That is certainly not fall temperatures.

1925
On this day, San Antonio College opened its doors as the University Junior College with an enrollment of 200 students. Fun fact: It’s the oldest public two-year college in Texas that’s still in operation.

1970
Touchdown. Monday Night Football debuts on the ABC network via KSAT 12 at 8:00 p.m. The game featured the New York Jets with quarterback Joe Namath vs. the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium.

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The first Taco Cabana in San Antonio, TX.

Photo by the San Antonio Public Library

1978
Felix Stehling opens the first Taco Cabana restaurant at the corner of San Pedro and Hildebrand Avenues. The restaurant is still there to this day.

2011
The Arena Football League announced the move of the Tulsa Talons to San Antonio. The team would then become the San Antonio Talons.

What a fun trip down memory lane. Did we miss a special event for Sept. 21? Let us know. Stay groovy, San Antonio.

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