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Today in 2009, the second Barbara Jordan statue is unveiled in Austin.

Today in 1965, Bob Aspromonte hits the first Astros homerun in the Astrodome. @Astros.

Today in 1934, Shirley MacLaine, who won an Oscar playing River Oaks widow Aurora Greenway in Terms of Endearment, is born.

Today in 2008, pioneering Houston surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey is awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

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 2005, the documentary film “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” opens in theaters. Alex Gibney Jigsaw Productions

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

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. Port 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 1974, actor/director/choreographer Tommy Tune, who attended Lamar High School and got his MFA at University of Houston, wins his first Tony Award. He would go on the earn 9 more. @thetonyawards

Today in 1966, Dr. Michael DeBakey is the first to use an external left heart pump sucessfully.

Today in 1913, the Main St. Viaduct opens over Buffalo Bayou.

Today in 1867, one thousand people attend the first local baseball game at the San Jacinto battleground site. 1,000 attend to see the Houston Stonewalls vs. the Galveston Robert E. Lees.

Today in 1836, Sam Houston and the Texian Army defeat the Mexican Army at the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. #RememberTheAlamo

Today in 2021, Sugar Land City Council approves acquisition of the minor league Sugar Land Skeeters by the Houston Astros to be their Triple-A affiliate. The team would later be renamed the Space Cowboys. Sugar Land Space Cowboys

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

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

Today in 1965, the Astrodome's 4,596 skylights are finished to reduce glare for outfielders.