The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is steeped in history, with pivotal events that have shaped not only the region but also the broader cultural and technological landscapes of the United States. From the founding of the city to groundbreaking technological advancements, Dallas and Fort Worth have played host to many significant moments, particularly in the month of June.
June 1
1927: Love Field Airport opened for civilian use in Dallas.
1965: NorthPark Center, one of the first shopping malls, opened in Dallas.
June 2
1936: The Texas Centennial Exposition opened in Dallas, celebrating 100 years of Texas independence.
1984: Dallas hosted the Republican National Convention.
June 3
1888: The Dallas Zoo, the oldest zoo in Texas, opened.
1996: The first light rail system in Texas began operation by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
June 4
1958: Jack Kilby created the first integrated circuit at Texas Instruments in Dallas.
1978: The soap opera “Dallas” premiered, later becoming an iconic TV series.
June 5
1903: Dallas annexed the town of Oak Cliff, expanding its size significantly.
2010: The Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA championship.
June 6
1985: The 72-story Bank of America Plaza, the tallest building in Dallas at the time, opened.
1964: The first section of the Dallas North Tollway was completed.
June 7
1922: The Dallas Historical Society was founded, dedicated to preserving the history of Dallas and Texas.
1989: The Dallas Cowboys began their first season at the newly constructed Texas Stadium.
June 8
1908: The Great Trinity River flood occurred, causing significant damage in Dallas.
1997: The Shelby Amendment was passed, easing restrictions on flights from Love Field Airport.
June 9
1890: The first electric streetcar system began operation in Dallas.
1931: Highland Park Village, America’s first planned shopping center, opened in Dallas.
June 10
1963: The assassination of President John F. Kennedy took place in Dealey Plaza, Dallas.
2009: The Omni Dallas Hotel was completed, becoming a prominent feature of the city’s skyline.
June 11
1921: The Magnolia Building, featuring the iconic Pegasus sign, was completed in Dallas.
2002: The Fort Worth Cats baseball team played their first game at LaGrave Field after its restoration.
June 12
1925: The Texas School Book Depository was built in Dallas.
1986: The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center opened in Dallas.
June 13
1930: Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, infamous criminals, met in West Dallas.
2001: The American Airlines Center, home to the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, opened.
June 14
1901: The Dallas Public Library opened.
1985: Teatro Dallas, a bilingual theatre, was founded.
June 15
1841: John Neely Bryan founded the city of Dallas.
1974: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport opened.
June 16
1958: The world’s first convenience store, 7-Eleven, opened in Dallas.
1976: Thanks-Giving Square was completed in downtown Dallas.
June 17
1968: The Cooper Aerobics Center opened, promoting health and fitness.
1993: Dallas hosted matches of the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
June 18
1984: The 1984 Republican National Convention was hosted in Dallas.
1927: The Magnolia Building with its iconic Pegasus sign was completed.
June 19
2004: The Nasher Sculpture Center opened in Dallas.
2016: A mass shooting occurred during a protest in downtown Dallas, resulting in the deaths of five police officers.
June 20
1934: Bonnie and Clyde were buried in Dallas after being killed by police.
1996: DART began operating the first commuter rail in Texas.
June 21
1984: The Dallas Zoo, the oldest zoo in Texas, was officially designated as such.
1958: Texas Instruments introduced the integrated circuit, revolutionizing electronics.
June 22
1972: The Dallas city logo was adopted.
1979: Congress passed the Wright Amendment, restricting flights from Love Field.
June 23
1931: Highland Park Village, America’s first planned shopping center, opened.
1987: Annette Strauss became the first female mayor of Dallas.
June 24
1965: NorthPark Center opened, becoming a major shopping destination.
1994: Dallas hosted the World Cup through the quarter-finals.
June 25
1949: WFAA-TV and KRLD-TV began broadcasting in Dallas.
2000: DART opened the first full-service subway station in Texas.
June 26
1978: The TV show “Dallas” premiered, later becoming a cultural phenomenon.
1981: The USS Dallas, a nuclear submarine named after the city, was commissioned.
June 27
1985: The Dallas Municipal Archives was established.
1996: DART began operating the first light rail system in Texas.
June 28
1994: Dallas hosted the FIFA World Cup.
1989: The Dallas Cowboys began their first season at the newly constructed Texas Stadium.
June 29
1903: Dallas annexed Oak Cliff.
1985: Teatro Dallas was founded.
June 30
1964: The first section of the Dallas North Tollway was completed.
2010: The Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA championship.
