Houstorian
@houstorian.bsky.social
Telling the story of Houston.
Today in 1978, on Monday Night Football, 70,000 Oilers fans at the Astrodome get blue and white pompoms, waving them to victory, behind Earl Campbell's 199 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns, and a career defining 81-yard run.
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Today in 1978, on Monday Night Football, 70,000 Oilers fans at the Astrodome get blue and white pompoms, waving them to victory, behind Earl Campbell's 199 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns, and a career defining 81-yard run.
Today in 1910, the Harris County Courthouse opens.
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today in 1910, the Harris County Courthouse opens.
Today in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson remotely signals the Grand Opening of the Port of Houston. The mayor's daughter drops white rose petals into the water proclaiming, "I christen thee Port of Houston and hither the boats of all nations may come and receive a hearty welcome.
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson remotely signals the Grand Opening of the Port of Houston. The mayor's daughter drops white rose petals into the water proclaiming, "I christen thee Port of Houston and hither the boats of all nations may come and receive a hearty welcome.
Today in 1528, shipwrecked Cabeza de Vaca and his surviving crew land at Galveston, exploring Buffalo Bayou up to present-day Houston.
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today in 1528, shipwrecked Cabeza de Vaca and his surviving crew land at Galveston, exploring Buffalo Bayou up to present-day Houston.
Today in 1947, Foley’s opens its six-story department store on Main Street.
October 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today in 1947, Foley’s opens its six-story department store on Main Street.
Today in 1926, Houston Public Library opens Downtown, with 3,000 attending.
October 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today in 1926, Houston Public Library opens Downtown, with 3,000 attending.
Today in 1901, the first edition of the Houston Chronicle is published. @houstonchronicle.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today in 1901, the first edition of the Houston Chronicle is published. @houstonchronicle.com
Today in 2006, the Magnolia Ballroom is awarded the city’s first Protected Landmark status.
October 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today in 2006, the Magnolia Ballroom is awarded the city’s first Protected Landmark status.
Today in 1999, after 34 years, the Astros play their last game in the Astrodome, with the Atlanta Braves winning 7-5 to wrap up the best-of-five National League Division Series.
October 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today in 1999, after 34 years, the Astros play their last game in the Astrodome, with the Atlanta Braves winning 7-5 to wrap up the best-of-five National League Division Series.
Today in 1996, @riceuniversity.bsky.social professors Robert Curl and Richard Smalley win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery of fullerenes.
October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today in 1996, @riceuniversity.bsky.social professors Robert Curl and Richard Smalley win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery of fullerenes.
Today in 1975, Loop 610 is completed. (We’ve heard the jokes)
September 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Today in 1975, Loop 610 is completed. (We’ve heard the jokes)
Today in 1961, NASA announces Manned Spacecraft Center will be located in Houston.
September 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today in 1961, NASA announces Manned Spacecraft Center will be located in Houston.
Today in 2008, Hurricane Ike makes landfall east of Galveston Island, then slams into Houston.
September 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Today in 2008, Hurricane Ike makes landfall east of Galveston Island, then slams into Houston.
Today in 1975, Betty Moody opens Moody Gallery, featuring local, contemporary American artists.
September 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Today in 1975, Betty Moody opens Moody Gallery, featuring local, contemporary American artists.
Today in 1836, Houston is born when land speculators Augustus and John Allen advertise for their Town of Houston.
August 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today in 1836, Houston is born when land speculators Augustus and John Allen advertise for their Town of Houston.
Today in 1952, the Gulf Freeway, connecting Houston to Galveston, is dedicated.
August 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today in 1952, the Gulf Freeway, connecting Houston to Galveston, is dedicated.
Today in 1969, Houston Intercontinental Airport opens, and Hobby Airport closes to commercial traffic.
June 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today in 1969, Houston Intercontinental Airport opens, and Hobby Airport closes to commercial traffic.
The Spirit of the Montrose Is Alive(ish) on Lower Westheimer
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May 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The Spirit of the Montrose Is Alive(ish) on Lower Westheimer
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Today in 2016, Buffalo Bayou Park debuts a semi-restored 1927 water cistern as a public space.
May 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Today in 2016, Buffalo Bayou Park debuts a semi-restored 1927 water cistern as a public space.
Today in 1924, Mama Ninfa Laurenzo, who popularized Tex-Mex cuisine and founded the landmark Ninfa’s , is born.
May 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today in 1924, Mama Ninfa Laurenzo, who popularized Tex-Mex cuisine and founded the landmark Ninfa’s , is born.
Today in 1859, Beth Israel, Houston’s oldest Jewish congregation, is founded.
May 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Today in 1859, Beth Israel, Houston’s oldest Jewish congregation, is founded.
Today in 1992, the first Houstonians to win James Beard Awards are Best Chef: Southwest: Robert Del Grande, Café Annie; Healthier Living: Dr. Antonio Gotto, Jr. “Chez Eddy Living Heart Cookbook.”
May 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Today in 1992, the first Houstonians to win James Beard Awards are Best Chef: Southwest: Robert Del Grande, Café Annie; Healthier Living: Dr. Antonio Gotto, Jr. “Chez Eddy Living Heart Cookbook.”
Today in 1968, Dr. Denton Cooley performs the nation's first heart transplant at St. Luke’s Hospital.
May 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today in 1968, Dr. Denton Cooley performs the nation's first heart transplant at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Today in 1956, the world's first container ship Ideal X arrives at the Port of Houston on her maiden voyage.
May 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Today in 1956, the world's first container ship Ideal X arrives at the Port of Houston on her maiden voyage.