Today in 1976, John Lucas is the No. 1 draft pick for the Houston Rockets. Houston Rockets JOHN LUCAS ENT

Today in 1981, Elvin Hayes returns to the Houston Rockets, where he will finish his NBA career. Houston Rockets #BigE

Today in 2001, Tropical Storm Allison finishes a week-long rain in Houston, causing $5 billion in damage.

Today in 1940, Houston streetcar service ends after 70 years.

Today in 1994, SaintArnold taps its first keg. @BrockWagner

Today in 1841, City Council establishes Port Houston to control wharves and collect fees.

Today in 2025, Barbara Bush becomes the fifth Houstonian to be honored with a US postage stamp. She follows Oveta Culp Hobby, Barbara Jordan, Lydia Mendoza, and George HW Bush. U.S. Postal Service George & Barbara Bush Foundation

Today in 1838, the John Carlos Theater, Houston’s first performing arts space, opens. Downtown Houston

Today in 2003, six @Astros pitchers combine to throw a no-hitter against the Yankees, the most pitchers ever used in a no-hitter.

Today in 2025, @Astros 2B Jose Altuve collects the 2,300th hit of his MLB career, all in an Astros uniform. #BuiltForThis

Today in 1874, the Houston Board of Trade and Cotton Exchange is formed. Greater Houston Partnership @MarketSquareHOU

Today in 1983, NASA’s unmanned Pioneer 10 becomes the first spacecraft to leave our solar system. In 2003, the spacecraft sent its last signal to Earth. And yes, Pioneer 10 is the “space garbage” blasted by the Klingons in Star Trek V. Star Trek

Today in 1995, Houston Rockets win their second NBA Championship, this time with Clyde Drexler, sweeping Orlando.

Today in 2012, James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany opens at Rice University.

Today in 1891, the first, regular electric streetcar service begins.

Today in 1934, Houston Junior College becomes University of Houston. University of Houston

Today in 1976, rainout at the Astrodome when flooding keeps fans away. Astros and visiting Pirates eat dinner on the field. @Astros

Today in 1870, the cornerstone is laid at Beth Israel Hebrew Temple. Beth Israel Texas

Today in 1977, Houston's gay community is galvanized when 8,000 gay and straight march Downtown against anti-gay activist Anita Bryant.

Today in 2021, City Council votes to designate Freedmen’s Town as the city’s first official Heritage District, allowing for preservation or installation of culturally significant elements on public property.