On Sept. 23, 1986, Jim Deshaies (Jim Deshaies) of the Houston Astros struck out the first eight batters for the Los Angeles Dodgers to set a major league record. The Astrodome scoreboard set up the record-breaking moment.

The World Cup is part of the events on tap in the Bayou City. But what about the Super Bowl? One official believes the "8th Wonder of the World" actually holds the key to another successful bid. abc13.com/when-has-houst…

The move comes nearly five years after commissioners shelved a less ambitious plan focused on redeveloping the Astrodome. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

The first MLB game is played indoors at the newly built Astrodome between the NY Yankees and Houston Astros. Mickey Mantle was the first hitter and would later hit a home run, however the Astros won the exhibition game 2-1 in 12 innings, April 9, 1965.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Houston Astrodome, 1962. The men have pistols in their hands because the baseball team that the dome was to host was called the Colt 45s. It was originally called the "Harris County Domed Stadium." The base of the structure covers 9.14 acres.

Satchel Paige inside the Astrodome

"The Astrodome is not just ingrained in the HOU identity; in many ways it is HOU's identity. A muscular feat of climate-controlled [engineering] erected to convince a skeptical nation that a pro baseball team could inhabit one of its hottest climates." houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editor…

Let it go? Never! New #Astrodome ideas give us hope Astrodome Conservancy. Houston Chronicle #Editorial #Houston #FutureDome buff.ly/40AZBYT

Today in 1996, the Oilers play their last game in the Astrodome, losing to Cincinnati. #LuvYaBlue

Today in 1962, the Harris County Domed Stadium, later dubbed the Astrodome, has its groundbreaking. Officials shoot 45s with blanks to honor the new Colt 45s MLB team.

Today in 1968, #1 ranked UCLA and #2 Houston played at the Astrodome in front of 52k fans. The Cougars won 71-69. It was the first NCAA regular season game broadcast nationwide in prime time and paved the way for the modern "March Madness" TV coverage.

Today in 1968, University of Houston Men’s Basketball team beats UCLA in the televised Game of the Century in the Astrodome. Houston Men's Hoops 🏀 🐾 UCLA Men’s Basketball @ucla

The Astrodome Conservancy is hiring! Looking for an energetic and passionate Dome-lover to help us grow our impact and be an integral part of the future of the landmark Astrodome. Interested? Check out the job description here: linkedin.com/jobs/view/3808…

The Arcane Texas Fact of the Day: Using a fishing pole, on Jan. 6, 1991, "Big Lou" McEachern of Beaumont successfully cast a lead weight over the top of the Astrodome.. Lou, who stood 6'7" and weighed 320 .lbs, used a 13 foot eight inch fishing rod and a five-ounce weight to

Aerial view of Astroworld and Astrodome

Artist's rendering of what would be the "world's largest scoreboard" at the Astrodome...

Today in 1965, the Astrodome opens with @Astros vs. the Yankees in the first indoor baseball game.

The Houston Astrodome opened 59 years ago today, on April 9 1965. It was the world's first multi-purpose domed sports stadium. The Astros played the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. Yankee star Mickey Mantle said, "It reminds me of what I imagine my first ride would be