January 30th in 1886, a group of Dallas businessmen chartered the Dallas State Fair and Exposition as a private corporation, later becoming known as the State Fair of Texas. This event has become an annual tradition and a significant part of Texas culture.
In 1994, Natalie Cole sang the U.S. national anthem at Super Bowl XXVIII, where the Dallas Cowboys won 30-13 over the Buffalo Bills. The Super Bowl is a huge event in American sports, and having Natalie Cole sing the anthem added to the significance of the day.
In 1958, the first two-way moving sidewalk was put in service at Love Field in Dallas, TX, with a length of 1,345 feet. This innovation in transportation must have been a significant development for the time.
In 2002, Freddy Fender was released from a San Antonio hospital after having a kidney transplant due to problems related to diabetes and hepatitis C. His recovery was a significant event for Texas and the music world.