Houston
Some of the key events about Houston
- 1836The city of Houston was founded and named after Sam Houston
- 1836The city was founded on land vulnerable to flooding
- 1900A devastating hurricane struck Galveston, causing widespread destruction
- 1901Oil was discovered at Spindletop near Beaumont, leading to Houston's rapid growth as an energy industry center
- 1914The Houston Ship Channel opened, connecting the city to the Gulf of Mexico and boosting its economy
- 1918The Spanish flu pandemic hit Houston, resulting in numerous deaths
- 1935A major flood inundated downtown Houston, causing significant damage
- 1947A ship carrying ammonium nitrate exploded in the port, killing hundreds
- 1961Hurricane Carla caused extensive damage to the Houston area
- 1962NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center (now Johnson Space Center) opened in Houston, making it a hub for space exploration
- 1965The Astrodome, the world's first multi-purpose domed sports stadium, opened in Houston
- 1969Houston's Mission Control Center played a crucial role in the Apollo 11 moon landing
- 1971Shell Oil Company moved its headquarters to Houston, further solidifying the city's status as an energy capital
- 1983A deadly tornado outbreak struck the Houston metropolitan area
- 1992The Republican National Convention was held in Houston, bringing national attention to the city
- 2001Tropical Storm Allison caused severe flooding, resulting in billions in damage
- 2004Houston hosted Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium (now NRG Stadium)
- 2008Hurricane Ike caused widespread destruction and power outages
- 2017The Houston Astros won their first World Series championship
- 2017Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic flooding and billions in damage
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