1965 - Restrictions on Astrodome construction put in place
Fearing the April 2nd completion date, Harris County Commissioners voted to restrict visitors from the construction site. This was done with hopes to bring down traffic of onlookers and overseers wanting to get a look at the newly built stadium.
1967 - Astros trade for Landis
The Astros and then-Cleveland Indians agreed to a deal that sent one major and one minor league player to Cleveland for three players, one of them being Jim Landis. During his 50 game stretch with the Astros, he served as a serviceable bat, hitting .