Likewise, structural engineering was carried out by Walter P Moore Engineers and Consultants of Houston, and the ruling vaulted by GR Kiewitt and Louis O. Bass de Roof Structures, Inc.
With 18 floors of height and a dome of 220 meters in diameter, the astrodome was Opened on April 9, 1965with an exhibition match of the Houston stars against Yankees in New York.
He Astrodome It was considered The first stadium covered the world and with air conditioning. It was also the first stage to change the natural grass by artificial, So it was known as the «Astroturf».
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How was Selena's last concert at the Astrodome?
Without knowing what would be his last concert, Selena Quintanilla gave the bigger show of his career in the Houston Astrodome on February 26, 1995, Breaking attendance records with more than 66,746 spectators.
With an entry in carriage around the round and its iconic purple Jumpit, The Queen of Texmex opened the concert with a Medley of disco music, and then interpret 13 songs along with the Dinos. This was the Latest Selena Television Concert Before his death, on March 31, 1995.
What other important events occurred in the Astrodome?
Originally thought as a sports venue, the Astrodome It host great events, such as the basketball match between the Houston Couars of the University of Houston and the Bruins of the University of Los Angeles on January 20, 1968, he First televised in the United States. Also, this stadium was the house of a NFL team the Houston Oilers and the NBA.