‪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.

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

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

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

Today in 1974, Karl Kilian opens Brazos Bookstore.

Today in 1953, Cash Box reports Peacock Records' Hound Dog is the nation's top-selling blues record.

Today in 1934, University of Houston is born when Houston Junior College adds two more years of study to curriculum. @uhouston.bsky.social

Today in 1932, the first Houston Fat Stock Show debuts at the Sam Houston Coliseum downtown. @houstonrodeo.bsky.social

Today in 1922, Mayor Oscar Holcombe declares that the Houston Zoo "is started today." @houstonzoo.bsky.social

Today in 1915, the Stude family donates 22 acres along White Oak Bayou at Taylor for a city park.

‪Today in 1981, Li Cunxin, a Chinese ballet dancer on a cultural exchange with HoustonBallet, is freed from the local Chinese consulate, where he had gone to plead his case for remaining in the U.S., with only a day left on this Visa.‬

Today in 2011, Rice University’s KTRU 91.7 FM goes off the air after being sold to University of Houston.

Today in 1990, Frank Sinatra plays the opening weekend at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

‪Today in 1967, Muhammad Ali is arrested after refusing military service induction in Houston. The New York State Athletic Commission suspends his boxing license and strips him of his title.‬

Today in 1984, Akeem Olajuwon announces he's entering the NBA draft, skipping his senior year at @uhouston.bsky.social

Today in 1983, Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan becomes baseball's strike-out leader with 3,509, a title he still holds.

Today in 1940, Frontier Fiesta, the annual spring carnival run by students, debuts at @uhouston.bsky.social

‪Today in 1837, Sam Houston visits his namesake town for the first time, following his recuperation from an injury sustained at the the Battle of San Jacinto a year prior.‬

‪Today in 1937, the Texas Legislature creates the Harris County Flood Control District to provide flood damage reduction projects.‬

Today in 1936, Founders Memorial Park Cemetery is dedicated on old San Felipe Road, now W. Dallas.

Today in 1992, Brasil opens in Montrose, on the corner of Westheimer and Dunlavy.

‪Today in 1876, shipping tycoon Commodore Charles Morgan completes ship channel improvements allowing him to reach the turning basin at Sims and Buffalo Bayous, where freight would then be sent by rail to Houston.

Today in 1836, following his San Jacinto defeat, Mexican Army leader Santa Anna is captured. Gen. Houston would shrewdly spare his life in exchange for two treaties recognizing the Republic of Texas.

Today in 2026, Astros 2B Jose Altuve plays in his 2000th MLB game, all with the Astros. @mlb.com

Today in 2015, Houston Chronicle columnist Lisa Falkenberg wins a Pulitzer Prize, a first for the newspaper. @houstonchronicle.com

Today in 1998, a portion of Buffalo Bayou Park is renamed in honor of city council member Eleanor Tinsley.

Today in 1839, local merchants clear five miles of brush along Buffalo Bayou in the first upgrade of the waterway.

Today in 1891, Benjamin Harrison, the first sitting US president to visit Houston, arrives by train, lunches at the Capitol Hotel.

Today in 1970, Houston, we have a splashdown. Apollo 13 aborted lunar mission returns safely to Earth.

Today in 1953, African-American Jack Caesar’s house is bombed after he moves into Riverside Terrace.

Today in 1997, City Council votes unanimously to rename Houston Intercontinental Airport for former President George HW Bush.

Today in 1874, the Sixth Ward is created out of the Fourth Ward, above Buffalo Bayou.

Today in 2011, Oveta Culp Hobby is the first Houstonian to be featured on a US postage stamp.

Today in 1985, the Water Wall is dedicated at the foot of Transco Tower.

Today in 1926, the Majestic Metro Theatre opens Downtown as the Ritz Theater.

Today in 1836, Harrisburg is evacuated ahead of General Santa Anna’s Mexican Army, who burned it down the next day.

Today in 2012, Asia Society Texas Center opens in the Museum District. @asiasocietytx.bsky.social

Today in 2008, Downtown urban park Discovery Green opens.

Today in 1924, legendary muralist John Biggers, who would serve as the founding chairman of the Art Department at Texas Southern University, is born.

Today in 1953, Houstonian Oveta Culp Hobby is named the first Secretary of Health, Education, & Welfare. @hhsgov.govmirrors.com

Today in 1837, the Telegraph and Texas Register newspaper moves to Houston.

Today in 1926, the Niels Esperson Building cornerstone is laid.

Today in 2016, White Oak Music Hall hosts its first show, M83.

Today in 1988, the first official Art Car Parade rolls Downtown at the Houston International Festival.

Today in 1984, Terms of Endearment, set and filmed in Houston, wins 5 Oscars.

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

Today in 1840, the city buys 5 acres in the First Ward for the first City Cemetery.

Today in 1975, the Astros debut their iconic rainbow uniforms. #tequilasunrise

Today in 1931, novelist and co-founder of University of Houston Creative Writing Program Donald Barthelme is born.