Houstorian
@houstorian.bsky.social
Telling the story of Houston.
Today in 2017, Houston hosts Super Bowl LI, its third. Atlanta Falcons blow a 28–3 lead, losing to the New England Patriots.
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Today in 2017, Houston hosts Super Bowl LI, its third. Atlanta Falcons blow a 28–3 lead, losing to the New England Patriots.
Today in 1989, former Houstonian Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Lonesome Dove” debuts on TV.
February 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Today in 1989, former Houstonian Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Lonesome Dove” debuts on TV.
Today in 1912, a meningitis epidemic leaves 15 dead in Houston.
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Today in 1912, a meningitis epidemic leaves 15 dead in Houston.
Today in 1994, the Houston Astros debut their new blue & gold logo and uniforms.
February 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Today in 1994, the Houston Astros debut their new blue & gold logo and uniforms.
Today in 2018, JJ Watt wins the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.
February 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Today in 2018, JJ Watt wins the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.
Today in 1958, Time Magazine dubs Houston “Murdertown, USA," with 15 homicides per 100,000.
February 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Today in 1958, Time Magazine dubs Houston “Murdertown, USA," with 15 homicides per 100,000.
Today in 1935, blues/funk musician Johnny “Guitar” Watson is born in Houston.
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Today in 1935, blues/funk musician Johnny “Guitar” Watson is born in Houston.
Today in 1922, Rice Institute throws its first architecture student-hosted Archi-Arts Ball. @riceuniversity.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Today in 1922, Rice Institute throws its first architecture student-hosted Archi-Arts Ball. @riceuniversity.bsky.social
Today in 2025, native Houstonian Beyoncé wins Album of the Year for “Cowboy Carter,” her first victory in this Grammy category. She also wins Best Country Album, bringing her record-setting total to 35 Grammy wins.
February 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Today in 2025, native Houstonian Beyoncé wins Album of the Year for “Cowboy Carter,” her first victory in this Grammy category. She also wins Best Country Album, bringing her record-setting total to 35 Grammy wins.
Today in 2013, 8th Wonder Brewery makes its first batch of beers on its commercial system in a warehouse east of Downtown, including Alternate Universe, Intellectuale and Hopston.
February 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Today in 2013, 8th Wonder Brewery makes its first batch of beers on its commercial system in a warehouse east of Downtown, including Alternate Universe, Intellectuale and Hopston.
Today in 1949, actor Brent Spiner, who attended Bellaire High School and @uhouston.bsky.social , is born.
February 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Today in 1949, actor Brent Spiner, who attended Bellaire High School and @uhouston.bsky.social , is born.
Today in 2020, @houstontexans.bsky.social defensive end JJ Watt hosts Saturday Night Live. @nbcsnl-mirror.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Today in 2020, @houstontexans.bsky.social defensive end JJ Watt hosts Saturday Night Live. @nbcsnl-mirror.bsky.social
Today in 2004, Houston hosts Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium, and Justin Timberlake introduces us to Janet Jackson's breast during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
February 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Today in 2004, Houston hosts Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium, and Justin Timberlake introduces us to Janet Jackson's breast during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Today in 1954, Texas Children's Hospital admits its first patient.
February 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Today in 1954, Texas Children's Hospital admits its first patient.
Today in 1861, the Texas Convention elects to secede, but Unionist governor Sam Houston disagrees.
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Today in 1861, the Texas Convention elects to secede, but Unionist governor Sam Houston disagrees.
Today in 1961, Harris County voters approve $22 million for a sports dome, for a yet-to-named expansion baseball team.
January 31, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Today in 1961, Harris County voters approve $22 million for a sports dome, for a yet-to-named expansion baseball team.
Today in 1946, Downtown's Petroleum Club is chartered.
January 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Today in 1946, Downtown's Petroleum Club is chartered.
Today in 2018, James Harden breaks Calvin Murphy’s Houston Rockets record for most points in a game, scoring 60 in a win over Orlando, and accomplishes the first 60-point triple double in @nba.com history.
January 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Today in 2018, James Harden breaks Calvin Murphy’s Houston Rockets record for most points in a game, scoring 60 in a win over Orlando, and accomplishes the first 60-point triple double in @nba.com history.
Today in 2017, @mlb.com orders the @cardinals.com to pay the Astros $2M and give them their top two draft picks for hacking Astros' scouting data.
January 30, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Today in 2017, @mlb.com orders the @cardinals.com to pay the Astros $2M and give them their top two draft picks for hacking Astros' scouting data.
Today in 1956, Memorial Drive opens from Downtown all the way to Shepherd, with no stoplights.
January 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Today in 1956, Memorial Drive opens from Downtown all the way to Shepherd, with no stoplights.
Today in 1952, the first Salt Grass Trail Ride begins in Brenham, en route to the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition. @houstonrodeo.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Today in 1952, the first Salt Grass Trail Ride begins in Brenham, en route to the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition. @houstonrodeo.bsky.social
Today in 1923, the new $1 million Majestic Theatre opens Downtown.
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Today in 1923, the new $1 million Majestic Theatre opens Downtown.
Today in 2018, Houston Symphony wins their first Grammy, for Best Opera Recording, with former Music Director Hans Graf (conductor/producer), Brad Sayles (producer), and Anne Schwanewilms & Roman Trekel (principal soloists).
January 28, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Today in 2018, Houston Symphony wins their first Grammy, for Best Opera Recording, with former Music Director Hans Graf (conductor/producer), Brad Sayles (producer), and Anne Schwanewilms & Roman Trekel (principal soloists).
Today in 1986, the space shuttle Challenger explodes after takeoff, killing the crew of seven.
January 28, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Today in 1986, the space shuttle Challenger explodes after takeoff, killing the crew of seven.