Aug. 14
2013
Columbus was one of just three cities chosen from among 20 applicants to receive the Primacy of Place Community Award given by Ball State University in recognition of the city’s arts district and dedication to fostering economic activity by improving residents’ quality of life.
1998
The 19th annual Gospel Music Festival attracted several thousand people to The Commons to hear multiple performances over the course of three days.
1973
Columbus police officials video taped segments of the X-rated movie “Last Tango in Paris” when it opened in Columbus then submitted the tapes to a county judge to determine if the movie violated the law.