Looking Back – March 27

Around Columbus

March 27

2011

Special guests visited Columbus area elementary schools to read aloud to students in observance of the 14th annual Read Across America Day, sponsored by the National Education Association, and to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

1996

Construction of a cantilevered span bridge to carry Interstate 65 traffic over State Road 46 began, signaling the start of the second phase of a $23.2 million, three-year Front Door project.

1971

In its annual report to stockholders, Cummins Engine Co. announced its purchase of a bank, Transinterbank, in Geneva, Switzerland.