Texas' Historical Milestones On This Day December 17th

December 17th in 1778, Juan Martín de Veramendi, who would later become the Mexican governor of Coahuila and Texas, was born in San Antonio. This birth would eventually lead to his influential role in the region's governance.

Fast forward to 1867 when Justus Julius Schott opened a drugstore in Galveston. This event may seem insignificant, but it played a role in the community and local economy at the time.

Then in 1910, the Petrolia Oilfield in Clay County hit a major milestone by blowing a gusher that produced 700 barrels of oil a day from a depth of just 1,600 feet. This shallow oil drill was a remarkable feat for the time and had a significant impact on the state's economy.

And in 1965, the iconic Astrodome in Houston hosted its first artists, Judy Garland and The Supremes, marking a historic moment in the world of entertainment and performance venues.