This Day in Texas History: Space Shuttle Explosion Kills Texas Astronaut and Crew
This Day in Texas History: Space Shuttle Explosion Kills Texas Astronaut and Crew January 28, 1986 On this day in 1986, the space shuttle Challenger
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This Day in Texas History: Fifty Cent Act Repealed
This Day in Texas History: Fifty Cent Act Repealed January 22, 1883 On this day in 1883, the Fifty Cent Act was repealed. The act,
This Day in Texas History: Mason County Courthouse Burns
This Day in Texas History: Mason County Courthouse Burns January 21, 1877 On this day in 1877, the Mason County courthouse burned, destroying all early
This Day in Texas History: First Appearance of Popeye
This Day in Texas History: First Appearance of Popeye January 17, 1929 On this day in 1929, Popeye, the Sailor Man, renowned comic-strip character, first
This Day in Texas History: Big Brazos Bridge Opens in Waco
This Day in Texas History: Big Brazos Bridge Opens in Waco January 7, 1870 On this day in 1870, the Waco Suspension Bridge, a 475-foot
This Day in Texas History: Elvis Plays Lubbock’s Cotton Club
This Day in Texas History: Elvis Plays Lubbock’s Cotton Club January 6, 1955 On this day in 1955, Elvis Presley, while on the Louisiana Hayride