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1926 - November 11 – U.S. Route 66 is established.

Established on November 11, 1926, U.S. Route 66, often referred to as the Main Street of America or the Mother Road, was one of the original highways in the U.S. Highway System. It ran from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before ending in Santa Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles (3,940 km).

Route 66 was a major route for those who migrated west, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and later became one of the main routes for vacationers heading to the Pacific coast. The highway passed through numerous towns and cities, providing a lifeline for many small businesses along its path.

The highway's popularity peaked in the 1950s and 1960s with the rise of the American automobile culture. However, with the completion of the Interstate Highway System, Route 66 gradually became less traveled and was officially removed from the U.S. Highway System in 1985.

November 11, 1926

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