Today in 1968, Dr. Denton Cooley performs the nation's first heart transplant at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Today in 1924, the City of Houston buys Camp Logan, 1503 acres from the Hogg family and Reinerman Land Co., for a future city park. Memorial Park Conservancy Houston Parks Board @houstontx

Today in 1901, President McKinley visits Houston, only the second sitting president to do so.

Today in 2017, Dave Ward concludes his record-setting 50-year broadcast career at @ABC13Houston.

Today in 2015, the White Oak Bayou Greenway Bridge opens. Houston Parks Board

Today in 2012, @houstontx launches the B-cycle bike rental program. @HoustonBcycle GreenHoustonTx

Today in 1978, the Houston Oilers pick Earl Campbell first in the NFL draft.

Today in 1956, the world's first container ship Ideal X arrives at the Port Houston on her maiden voyage.

Today in 1892, Kezia Payne DePelchin establishes her Faith Home for child welfare services. @DePelchin

Today in 1837, The Telegraph & Texas Register publishes its first issue after moving to Houston.

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Today in 1999, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston house museum for European decorative arts Rienzi opens to the public.

Today in 1997, Conan O’Brien airs his after hours visit to Houston, investigating why his show is bumped to 2:40AM every night. @teamcoco Conan O'Brien

Today in 1985, Houstonian and future Skateboard Hall-of-Famer John “Tex” Gibson apears on the cover of Thrasher magazine. John Gibson Thrasher Magazine

Today in 1979, former Houston congressman George HW Bush announces his candidacy for US president.

Today in 1977, Montrose mainstay restaurant Niko Niko’s opens. Niko Niko's

Today in 1969, filmmaker Wes Anderson is born in Houston.

Today in 1837, the Republic of Texas Congress meets in Houston in an unfinished capitol building, and without a quorum until the fourth.

Today in 2024, @Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido gets his first base hit in the big leagues, a bases loaded single that drives in two runs. #Relentless

Dr. Albert Moses Levy was a surgeon in the Texas Army fighting for our independence. I’m honored to be on the list of Wikipedia’s History of the Jews in Texas
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