1915 - In Houston, TX, the Texas Woman's Fair began. Visitors viewed the needlework, canning and artwork of Texas women.
1974 - The movie "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" was released. The movie was filmed in Round Rock, TX.
1980 - The Dallas Mavericks won their first game at Reunion Arena when they beat San Antonio 103-92.
1982 - In Dallas, TX, President Reagan participated in a rally for Jim Collinshe.
1984 - Construction began on the Kamric/Cinergy Futursonics Studio in Houston, TX.
2004 - The Houston Astros won a postseason series for the first time in their 43 year history. They defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-3 in Game 5. The Astros had lost 7 playoff series previously, three of them to Atlanta.
| Those were comfortable, carefree years. The word I'd use now is idyllic. On Friday nights, we cheered on the Bulldogs of Midland High. On Sunday mornings, we went to church. Nobody locked their doors. Years later, when I would speak about the American Dream, it was Midland I had in mind. - George W. Bush |
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