Pages past, Dec. 18: The Boothill: a place to party

On this date ...

1972: Any time was party time at The Boothill Saloon in Clovis.

A “special party” was planned each Monday, from 8:30 p.m. to midnight, according to an advertisement in the Clovis News-Journal.

The first drink was free.

1963: Actor Brad Pitt was born.

1956: Fritch, Texas, native and comedian Ron White was born.

1946: Filmmaker Steven Spielberg was born.

1943: Rocker Keith Richards was born.

1886: Baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb was born.

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