April 27, 2024

On this day in history, June 27, 1985, iconic Route 66 reaches the ‘end of the road’

On this date in history, June 27, 1985, Route 66 — the iconic 2,200-mile American byway from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California — came to an end after 59 years. This occurred after the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) decertified the road and voted to remove its highway signs, according […]

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