Click2Houston.com By Jyesha Johnson – November 13, 2024
The Astrodome was a groundbreaking marvel when it opened on April 9, 1965. As the world’s first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, it was hailed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Originally home to the Houston Astrosand the Houston Oilers, the Astrodome quickly became a cultural icon, hosting not only major sporting events but also concerts, conventions, and even the Republican National Convention in 1992.