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Houstorian
@Houstorian
Houston's loudest preservation group. Telling the story of Houston.
Houston, Texas
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    Jan 23, 2019
    We are pleased to announce our next project, The Houstorian Calendar: Today in Houston History. On bookshelves February 25, or preorder now at Amazon.
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    Oct 21, 2023
    #Ready2Reign
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    Jul 5, 2025
    Today in 2025, the @astros hand the #Dodgers their worst home defeat since the team moved to Los Angeles in 1958, an 18-1 drubbing in Dodger Stadium. #BuiltForThis
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    Oct 31, 2024
    Today in 2024, former @Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole blows a five run lead as the Yankees lose the World Series.
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    Oct 30, 2018
    Today in 2005, Houston’s themepark Astroworld closes after 37 years.
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    Apr 7, 2018
    Today in 1975, @Astros debut their iconic rainbow uniforms. #tequilasunrise
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    May 29, 2020
    R.I.P. George Floyd, who grew up in the Third Ward and played in the 1992 state championship football game for Jack Yates High School in the Astrodome.
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    Oct 16, 2020
    Today in 2020, the @Astros hit a home run on their first pitch of the game and the last pitch of the game, a first in @MLB playoff history.
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    Jul 11, 2024
    RIP, former Houstonian Shelley Duvall.
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    Feb 4, 2023
    Today in 1994, @astros debut their new blue & gold logo and uniforms.
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    Apr 9, 2018
    Today in 1965, the Astrodome opens w/ @astros vs. the Yankees in the 1st indoor baseball game.
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    Feb 4, 2022
    Today in 1994, @Astros debut their new blue & gold logo and uniforms.
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    Feb 4, 2021
    Today in 1994, @Astros debut their new blue & gold logo and uniforms.
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    Dec 4, 2024
    Today in 2017, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year is awarded to Jose Altuve & JJ Watt. @JoseAltuve27 @JJWatt @SInow
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