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  • June 6, 1933: First "drive-in" opens

    06/06/2006 8:42:20 AM PDT · by fgoodwin · 3 replies · 191+ views
    History Channel ^ | June 6, 2006 | anon
    June 6, 1933: First "drive-in" openshttp://www.historychannel.com/tdih/tdih.jsp?category=automotive&month=10272958&day=10272971 http://tinyurl.com/ra8d4 Richard Hollingshead opened the first drive-in movie theater in Camden, New Jersey. Hollingshead was the sales manager for Whiz Auto Products in Camden when he came up with the idea for the drive-in. He acted on the notion that few Americans at that time would give up the pleasure of going to the movies, had they the chance. In 1933, though, moviegoing wasn't a family event, as few couples felt comfortable bringing their kids to the theater. Going to the movies involved getting dressed up, finding a babysitter, and driving down to a...