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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 2005, Houston’s themepark Astroworld closes after 37 years.
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R.I.P. George Floyd, who grew up in the Third Ward and played in the 1992 state championship football game for Jack Yates High School in the Astrodome.
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Today in 1965, the Astrodome opens w/
@Astros
vs. the Yankees in the 1st indoor baseball game.
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Today in 1964, Judge Hofheinz debuts the new
@Astros
logo, after changing from the Colt .45s.
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Today in 2005, Houston’s themepark Astroworld closes after 37 years.
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Today in 2012,
@Astros
debut their new logo & uniforms, a throwback to the classic orange & H star.
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Today in 2017, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year is awarded to Jose Altuve & JJ Watt.
@JoseAltuve27
@JJWatt
@SInow
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Today in 1965, the Astrodome opens w/
@Astros
vs. the Yankees in the 1st indoor baseball game.
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Today in 2002,
@Astros
center fielder Lance Berkman makes his legendary catch on Tal’s Hill.
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Today in 2019, the
@Astros
win the American League pennant and advance the the World Series for the third time in franchise history, and the second time in the last three seasons.
#TakeItBack
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Today in 2017, just two days after winning their first World Series, the
@Astros
celebrate in a Downtown victory parade and rally at City Hall. Players, coaches, and everyone in the Astros family rode on firetrucks, greeted by an estimated 750,000 jubilant fans.
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Today in 2021, a day after losing George Springer, the
@Astros
re-sign outfielder Michael Brantley to a two year contract.
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Today in 2019, the
@Astros
set the franchise record for runs scored in a single game, with 23.
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Today in 1975, the sports and entertainment venue The Summit opens in Greenway Plaza.
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Today in 2015,
@Astros
legend Craig Biggio enters the Baseball Hall of Fame, the first as an Astro.
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Today in 1986, pitcher Mike Scott throws a no-hitter as
@Astros
clinch the National League West title.
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Today in 1960, Houston is awarded a National League baseball franchise, what would become
@Astros
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Today in 2019, four
@Astros
pitchers combine to throw a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners, the 12th no-hitter in franchise history.
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Today in 1964, Judge Hofheinz debuts the new
@Astros
logo, after changing from the Colt .45s.
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Today in 1986, pitcher Mike Scott throws a no-hitter as
@Astros
clinch the National League West title.
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Today in 1975, the sports and entertainment venue The Summit opens in Greenway Plaza.
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Today in 2017, SI Sportsperson of the Year is awarded to Jose Altuve & JJ Watt.
@JoseAltuve27
@JJWatt
@SInow
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Today in 2019, the
@Astros
defeat the Tampa Bay Rays to advance to the American League Championship Series for the third straight year.
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Today in 1964, Judge Hofheinz debuts the new
@Astros
logo, after changing from the Colt .45s.
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Today in 2019, the University of Houston men’s basketball team is ranked in the Top Ten for the first time since 1984.
@UHCougarMBK
@UHouston
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Today in 2016, a naked woman dances on an 18-wheeler rig, stopping traffic on 290 for 2 hours.
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Today in 2017, just two days after winning their first World Series, the
@Astros
celebrate in a Downtown victory parade and rally at City Hall. Players, coaches, and everyone in the Astros family rode on firetrucks, greeted by an estimated 750,000 jubilant fans.
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Today in 2012,
@Astros
debut their new logo & uniforms, a throwback to the classic orange & H star.
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Today in 2017, the
@Astros
win the American League pennant and advance to the second World Series in team history.
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Today in 1968, Houston’s massive theme park AstroWorld opens across the freeway from the Astrodome.
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Breaking news!
Harris County Commissioners approve funds for Astrodome renovation, allowing construction to begin this year.
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Today in 1995, Tejano superstar Selena gives her last major concert, at RodeoHouston in the Astrodome.
@rodeohouston
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Today in 1836, Houston is born when land speculators Augustus & John Allen advertise for their Town of Houston.
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Today in 1996, DJ Screw records his famous freestyle tape "June 27th," one of the best ever Houston hip-hop tracks.
#ChoppedandScrewed
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Today in 1964, Judge Hofheinz debuts the new
@Astros
logo, after changing from the Colt .45s.
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Today in 1836, Houston is born when land speculators Augustus & John Allen advertise for their Town of Houston.
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Today in 1964, Judge Hofheinz debuts the new
@Astros
logo, after changing from the Colt .45s.
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Today in 2008, Hurricane Ike makes landfall east of Galveston Island, then slams into Houston.
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Today in 1861, Governor Sam Houston refuses to pledge allegiance to the Confederacy, and is evicted from office.
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Today in 1975, the sports and entertainment venue The Summit opens in Greenway Plaza.
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Today in 2004, Houston has its first white Christmas when snow falls on Christmas Eve.
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Today in 1960, Houston is awarded a National League baseball franchise, what would become
@Astros
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Today in 1986, pitcher Mike Scott throws a no-hitter as
@Astros
clinch the National League West title.
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Today in 2004, Houston has its first white Christmas when snow falls on Christmas Eve.
#houwx
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Today in 2019,
@Astros
2B Jose Altuve wins the American League Championship Series MVP award, moments after hitting a game winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the team to the World Series.
#TakeItBack
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Today in 1995, Tejano superstar Selena gives her last major concert, at RodeoHouston in the Astrodome.
@RODEOHOUSTON
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Today in 2011,
@Astros
sale for $645M is approved by MLB, who moves them to the American League.
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Today in 2018,
@Astros
Alex Bregman and George Springer hit back to back home runs in the MLB
@AllStarGame
, breaking a 10th inning tie.
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Today in 2017,
@Astros
become the first team in the modern era to represent both the National and American Leagues in the
#WorldSeries
.
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Today in 2017, the
@Astros
win the American League pennant and advance to the second World Series in team history.
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Today in 2019, the
@Astros
finish their regular season with 107 wins, a franchise record, and the most wins in all of
@MLB
.
#TakeItBack
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