Houstorian

Houston's loudest preservation group. Telling the story of Houston.

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We are pleased to announce our next project, The Houstorian Calendar: Today in Houston History.
On bookshelves February 25, or preorder now at Amazon.

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Today in 1976, George Hawkins founds the Ensemble Theatre, dedicated to portraying the African American experience. @TET_Houston

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Today in 1967, Houston artist David Adickes opens the hippie hangout Love Street Light Circus Feel Good Machine in the Sunset Coffee Company building on Allen’s Landing.

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Today in 1946, the Catholic Diocese buys the Link-Lee House for the future University of St. Thomas. @stthomashouston

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Today in 1936, author Larry McMurtry, who wrote about Houston and set Terms of Endearment here, is born.

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Today in 2012, @HMNS Hall of Paleontology opens.

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Today in 1989, the Harris County Hospital District's LBJ General Hospital opens. @harrishealth

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Today in 1990, live music venue McGonigel’s Mucky Duck opens.

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Today in 1987, the landmark Shamrock Hotel is demolished.

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Today in 1968, Houston’s massive theme park AstroWorld opens across the freeway from the Astrodome.

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Today in 1955, Houston Ballet Academy is chartered. @houstonballet

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Today in 1950, KPRC radio assumes ownership of KLEE Channel 2. @KPRC2

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Today in 2013, four firefighters die in a five-alarm motel fire, the deadliest in Houston Fire Department history.

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Today in 1971, @HoustonISD charters the Houston Community College System.

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Today in 1935, University of Houston graduates its first class, 75 at Miller Memorial Theater. @UHouston @MillerOutdoor

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Today in 1916, First Lady of Tejano music and native Houstonian Lydia Mendoza is born.

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Today in 1942, 1,000 Houston men are sworn in to replace those lost in the sinking of the USS Houston.

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Today in 1999, Discovery is the first space shuttle to dock with the International Space Station. @NASA_Johnson @Space_Station

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Today in 1976, @Astros pitcher Joe Niekro hits the only home run of his 21-year @MLB career, and he hits it off his brother, Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Neikro.

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Today in 1971, Houston hosts the National Chicana Conference, the first interstate meeting of Mexican-American women.

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Today in 1965, Dr. Michael DeBakey is featured on the cover of Time Magazine. @Time