December 30th in 1976, the Hoblitzelle Foundation generously gave the Majestic Theatre to the city of Dallas, a historic and iconic landmark that still stands to this day. On a sadder note, in 1985, singer Ricky Nelson and six others tragically died in an airplane crash near DeKalb, TX. This day also marked the closure of the Armidillo World Headquarters in Austin in 1980, a venue that had been a cultural hub for the city.
One interesting fact from Texas history is that in 1987, the Houston Astrodome hosted the last Bluebonnet Bowl game. This game had been a way to raise funds for charitable organizations in Harris County since 1959, making it a part of Texas history that is remembered fondly.