December 16 in San Antonio history…

1963
Four Air Force airmen ended a 42-day space cabin experiment today at the Brooks AFB Aerospace School of Medicine.  Thirty days of the experiment were spent in a pure oxygen atmosphere.  Each of the airmen was presented with a certificate of appreciation and two photographs of the late President John F. Kennedy, who dedicated the school the day before he was assassinated in Dallas.

1983
A blustery cold front blows into San Antonio early in the morning.  The official low temperature at the airport is 38 degrees but the wind chill is a frigid 15 degrees.

1987
After missing their broadcast debut date four times since November 15 due to technical difficulties, KABB Channel 29 slips on the air today.  Their official debut will be Sunday the 20th.