 On this date in 1985, Route 66 is decertified, measuring some 2,200 miles in its heyday. Route 66 stretched from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, passing through eight states. If you haven't heard, there's going to be a big celebration of the 66th 100-year anniversary. I think it's next year. And activist Bree News on this date in 2015 removes the Confederate flag from the South Carolina Statehouse.