February 20 in San Antonio history…
1962
The San Antonio Light proudly trumpeted the news that John Glenn had become the first American to orbit the earth.
1965
After 88 years in business, Wolff and Marx closes their downtown department store in the Rand Building at Soledad and Houston along with North Star Mall location (later reopened as Joske’s).
1988
RiverCenter Mall holds its grand opening festivities.
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