Historical figures in Houston

The atlas holds 6 people and 14 moments here, from 1928 to 2018. The most recorded lives are George H. W. Bush, John F. Kennedy and Selena. Among them Political Leaders, Writers and Military Leaders, across the Cold War and the Space Age.

Notable people

  1. George H. W. Bush

    from 1959 to 2018

    4 moments here

    George Herbert Walker Bush was an American naval aviator, oil executive, congressman, diplomat, director of central intelligence, vice president, and…

  2. John F. Kennedy

    from 1960 to 1963

    3 moments here

    John Fitzgerald Kennedy was an American naval officer, journalist, congressman, senator, and the 35th president of the United States.…

  3. Selena

    from 1989 to 1995

    3 moments here

    Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known mononymously as Selena, was an American Tejano singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and business owner.…

  4. Ronald Reagan

    from 1980 to 1992

    2 moments here

    American broadcaster, actor, labor leader, governor of California, and 40th president of the United States.…

  5. Franklin Delano Roosevelt

    in 1928

    1 moment here

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as New York state senator, assistant secretary of the Navy,…

  6. Elvis Presley

    in 1970

    1 moment here

    American singer and actor Elvis Aaron Presley, widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up in Memphis,…

Moments

  1. 1928 Nominates Smith in Houston Franklin Delano Roosevelt
  2. 1959 Family move to Houston George H. W. Bush
  3. 1960 Addressed Houston ministers John F. Kennedy
  4. 1962 Committed the nation at Rice University John F. Kennedy
  5. 1963 Addressed LULAC in Houston John F. Kennedy
  6. 1970 Houston Astrodome concerts Elvis Presley
  7. 1980 Debates Bush in Houston Ronald Reagan
  8. 1989 Recording at Sunrise Studios Selena
  9. 1992 Addresses Republican convention in Houston Ronald Reagan
  10. 1993 Retirement home in West Oaks George H. W. Bush
  11. 1993 Return to Houston after presidency George H. W. Bush
  12. 1994 Houston Rodeo performance Selena
  13. 1995 Houston Astrodome concert Selena
  14. 2018 Death at home in Houston George H. W. Bush

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