A bold vision for Houston
The accidental invention of AstroTurf
Legendary moments under the dome
A sanctuary and a modern monument
What was Billie Jean King carried on for her entrance at the "Battle of the Sexes" match?
marcus In 1968, the Houston Cougars faced the UCLA Bruins in the first nationally televised regular-season college basketball game.
Which two college basketball teams played in the historic 1968 "Game of the Century" at the Astrodome?
marcus The Houston Astrodome
We painted the dome to block out the glare (oh-oh!) / Now there's AstroTurf green everywhere! (yeah, everywhere!)
marcus Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla performed her final televised concert at the Astrodome in 1995 before a record-breaking crowd.
In which year did Tejano star Selena Quintanilla perform her final televised concert at the Astrodome?
King's grand entrance: Billie Jean King entered the court for the Battle of the Sexes match carried on a gold litter by four bare-chested men dressed as ancient Egyptians.
Which annual massive event, combining music and livestock, was hosted at the Astrodome for decades?
A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure. In 1973, this Houston structure hosted the famous Battle of the Sexes tennis match.