Google celebrates significant date in Route 66 and Springfield, Mo. history

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – You may notice a Route 66 theme if you use Google this weekend. The search engine is celebrating a a significant date in the history of Route 66.

On this date 96 years ago, the name “U.S. 66″ was first proposed for the cross-country route. Historians say Springfield, Missouri is recognized as the “Birthplace of Route 66″ based on activities and events that happened that day.

Route66News.com cites research from Missouri State University’s Thomas Peters that…