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The Establishment of Houston
Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen establish and make the "'Town of Houston" pubic. -
Houston becomes the Capital
Houston is chosen to be the capital of the Republic of Texas -
Houston Becomes a "City"
Houston is given its City Charter from the Republic of Texas -
Houston loses its title of Capital
Republic of Texas Congress votes to move the Capital to Austin. This sparks the "Texas Archive War" that lasts until 1842. -
Houston's Ship Channel Opens
President Woodrow Wilson opens the Houston Ship Channel, an addition to the Port of Houston. -
University of Houston becomes a State Public University
The University of Houston becomes the cities namesake public-state university. -
NASA Comes to Houston
NASA Selects Houston to host its Manned Spacecraft Center. -
The Astrodome Opens
The Astrodome, a Houston Sports Icon and home to the Houston Astros and Oilers, opens to the public. -
Texas Medical Center Expansion Begins in Houston
Houston is selected to begin a major expansion effort in an attempt to create a Texas Medical Center. -
Hurricane Harvey Hits Houston
Houston is devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Brings some of the highest flood waters the city has seen. Destroys buildings and homes.
