1909
The Detroit Tigers come to San Antonio for a spring training exhibition game against St. Louis College. Tigers star slugger, Ty Cobb, is fanned by 17-year-old student Melvin “Bert” Gallia. The Tigers win the game however, 10-2. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s University. Gallia, back row, far left. Cobb, center, in white.)
1913
G. A. Stowers Furniture Company’s “White Palace”, located at Main and Houston Streets, was opened this morning.
1995
Tejano superstar Selena plays her last San Antonio concert at Tejano Wave on Perrin-Beitel road.