Houstorian
@houstorian.bsky.social
Telling the story of Houston.
Today in 1979, His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his first visit to Houston. @dalailama.bsky.social
September 18, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Today in 1979, His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his first visit to Houston. @dalailama.bsky.social
Today in 1959, a disturbed parent detonates a bomb on Poe Elementary campus, killing himself and 5 others. Heroes from that day, Jennie Kolter and James Montgomery, a teacher and custodian killed in the blast, would later have schools named for them.
September 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Today in 1959, a disturbed parent detonates a bomb on Poe Elementary campus, killing himself and 5 others. Heroes from that day, Jennie Kolter and James Montgomery, a teacher and custodian killed in the blast, would later have schools named for them.
Today in 1961, Sharpstown Mall opens. Houston's third, but the first enclosed and with A/C.
September 14, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Today in 1961, Sharpstown Mall opens. Houston's third, but the first enclosed and with A/C.
Today in 1961, NASA announces Manned Spacecraft Center will be located in Houston.
September 14, 2026 at 12:36 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, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Today in 2008, Hurricane Ike makes landfall east of Galveston Island, then slams into Houston.
Today in 1983, Harris County Toll Road Authority is formed.
September 13, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Today in 1983, Harris County Toll Road Authority is formed.
Today in 1975, Betty Moody opens Moody Gallery, featuring local, contemporary American artists.
September 13, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Today in 1975, Betty Moody opens Moody Gallery, featuring local, contemporary American artists.
Today in 1978, “The Ballad of the Urban Cowboy” by Aaron Latham is published in Esquire, later the basis for the movie.
September 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Today in 1978, “The Ballad of the Urban Cowboy” by Aaron Latham is published in Esquire, later the basis for the movie.
Today in 1962, JFK pledges the U.S. to go to the moon by decade’s end in speech at @riceuniversity.bsky.social
September 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Today in 1962, JFK pledges the U.S. to go to the moon by decade’s end in speech at @riceuniversity.bsky.social
Today in 1989, Houston’s first IMAX theater opens at the Houston Museum Natural Science. @hmns.bsky.social
September 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Today in 1989, Houston’s first IMAX theater opens at the Houston Museum Natural Science. @hmns.bsky.social
Today in 1965, the Astrodome hosts its first ever football game, Tulsa beats @uhouston.bsky.social @uhcougars.bsky.social
September 11, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Today in 1965, the Astrodome hosts its first ever football game, Tulsa beats @uhouston.bsky.social @uhcougars.bsky.social
Today in 1961, Category 4 Hurricane Carla makes landfall near Port Lavaca. Due to emerging satellite and radar technologies on broadcast TV, half a million are able to evacuate - keeping the death toll to 46.
September 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Today in 1961, Category 4 Hurricane Carla makes landfall near Port Lavaca. Due to emerging satellite and radar technologies on broadcast TV, half a million are able to evacuate - keeping the death toll to 46.
Today in 2026, Astros 2B Jose Altuve gets the 2,500th hit of his career, a double in Philadelphia.
September 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Today in 2026, Astros 2B Jose Altuve gets the 2,500th hit of his career, a double in Philadelphia.
Today in 2006, Macy’s ditches the Foley’s name after buying the 100-year-old Houston department store months earlier.
September 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Today in 2006, Macy’s ditches the Foley’s name after buying the 100-year-old Houston department store months earlier.
Today in 1968, the Houston Oilers play their first regular season game in the Astrodome, losing to Kansas City.
September 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Today in 1968, the Houston Oilers play their first regular season game in the Astrodome, losing to Kansas City.
Today in 2002, the Houston Texans play their first regular season game, beating the Dallas Cowboys at Reliant/NRG Stadium.
September 9, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Today in 2002, the Houston Texans play their first regular season game, beating the Dallas Cowboys at Reliant/NRG Stadium.
Today in 1900, a massive hurricane strikes Galveston, killing 6,000 and leaving the city in ruins.
September 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Today in 1900, a massive hurricane strikes Galveston, killing 6,000 and leaving the city in ruins.
Today in 1914, the Ship Channel dredging to 25 feet deep is completed.
September 7, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Today in 1914, the Ship Channel dredging to 25 feet deep is completed.
Today in 1988, the Astrodome's Home Run Spectacular lights up one last time, during a ninth inning home run by Glenn Davis, later removed for more seats.
September 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Today in 1988, the Astrodome's Home Run Spectacular lights up one last time, during a ninth inning home run by Glenn Davis, later removed for more seats.
Today in 1977, Goode Company BBQ opens its gray barn on Kirby.
September 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Today in 1977, Goode Company BBQ opens its gray barn on Kirby.
Today in 2008, @HoustonRockets’ Hakeem Olajuwon enters the Basketball Hall of Fame.
September 5, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Today in 2008, @HoustonRockets’ Hakeem Olajuwon enters the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Today in 1836, General Sam Houston is elected president of the Republic of Texas, and voters approve seeking annexation by the US.
September 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Today in 1836, General Sam Houston is elected president of the Republic of Texas, and voters approve seeking annexation by the US.
Today in 1981, singer/dancer/force-of-nature Beyoncé Knowles is born in Houston.
September 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Today in 1981, singer/dancer/force-of-nature Beyoncé Knowles is born in Houston.
Today in 2016, Kay’s Lounge closes.
September 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Today in 2016, Kay’s Lounge closes.
Today in 2016, University of Houston opens its College of the Arts.
September 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Today in 2016, University of Houston opens its College of the Arts.