Today in 1972, Texas Southern University debuts KTSU radio station.

Today in 1994, the Houston Rockets win their first NBA Championship and give Houston a new nickname. #ClutchCity

Today in 1990, RoboCop 2, shot in Houston, but set in Detroit, opens in theaters.

Today in 1913, Ima Hogg's Houston Symphony Society debuts with a trial concert at the Majestic Theatre.

Today in 1865, Confederate Houston is occupied by Union forces.

Today in 1984, the Houston Rockets pick Hakeem Olajuwon in the NBA Draft. @nba.com

Today in 1978, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, written by, starring, and portraying Houstonians, opens on Broadway.

Today in 1926, Houston Negro Hospital, which would open the following year, is dedicated in the Third Ward.

Today in 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation is announced publicly in Galveston two years after it was issued, as Union forces arrive to ensure 250,000 enslaved Texans are freed. #Juneteenth

Today in 1983, American physicist Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space.

Today in 1967, Houston Astros’ Don Wilson pitches the first no-hitter in the Astrodome.

‪Today in 1938, three years after the repeal of Prohibition was ratified in Texas, the Heights votes against legalizing the sale of alcoholic beverages.

‪Today in 2017, Emancipation Park is rededicated after a $35-million upgrade including new recreation center, renovation of existing community center and bath house, new swimming pool, playground, walking trail, tennis and basketball courts, and a ball field.‬

Today in 1994, Houston Rockets’ NBA Finals Game 5 is interrupted by OJ Simpson in a white Ford Bronco.

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.

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 1891, the first, regular electric streetcar service begins.

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

Today in 1874, the Houston Board of Trade and Cotton Exchange is formed.

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

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

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

Today in 1969, Houston Intercontinental Airport opens, and Hobby Airport closes to commercial traffic.

Today in 2011, Gulf Coast Soul band The Suffers play their first gig, the Mink on Main St.

Today in 1978, Houston Congresswoman Barbara Jordan announces her new job as professor at LBJ School for Public Affairs.

Today in 1914, millionaire bachelor George Hermann deeds 285 acres for a future city park.

Today in 1869, Houston’s German Volkfest Association held their first parade and festival at Lubbock’s Grove east of Downtown.

Today in 1837, the City of Houston is incorporated, but its official birthday remains August 30, 1836.

Today in 1987, the dedication ribbon is cut at the Menil Collection.

Today in 1976, George Hawkins founds the Ensemble Theatre, dedicated to portraying the African American experience.

Today in 1967, Houston artist David Adickes opens the hippie hangout Love Street Light Circus Feel Good Machine in the Sunset Coffee Company building on Allen’s Landing.

Today in 1936, author Larry McMurtry, who wrote about Houston and set Terms of Endearment here, is born.

Today in 1989, the Harris County Hospital District's LBJ General Hospital opens.

Today in 1987, the landmark Shamrock Hotel is demolished.

Today in 1955, Houston Ballet Academy is chartered.

Today in 1950, KPRC radio assumes ownership of KLEE Channel 2.

Today in 1935, University of Houston graduates its first class, 75 at Miller Memorial Theater. @uhouston.bsky.social

Today in 1916, First Lady of Tejano music and native Houstonian Lydia Mendoza is born.

Today in 1971, Houston hosts the National Chicana Conference, the first interstate meeting of Mexican-American women.

Today in 1964, Rice University announces it will start charging tuition, $1,200 per year, but many will still attend at no cost.

Today in 2003, WordPress, co-founded by Houstonian Matt Mullenweg, is released.

Today in 1950, the Washburn Tunnel, underneath the Houston Ship Channel, has its Grand Opening.

Today in 1911, the 102 bed Southern Pacific Hospital opens on Thomas Street in the Fifth Ward.

Today in 1953, KUHT Channel 8, the first educational public television station in the US, debuts. @PBS

Today in 1984, Wim Wenders’ Houston film “Paris, Texas" wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Today in 1991, Queen Elizabeth II visits Houston, Gov. Ann Richards and MFAH host a dinner for Her Majesty. @royalfamily.bsky.social

Today in 1960, the former Market Square City Hall, and current bus terminal, suffers a catastrophic fire. @MarketSquareHOU

Today in 1995, Houston Rockets’ Mario Elie makes his Kiss of Death three-pointer to win Game 7 of the Semifinals against Phoenix.

Today in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), the largest oil and gas trade show in the world, debuts in Houston.

Today in 1891, William Marsh Rice puts $200K in a trust for his future Rice Institute.