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Pasadena, Texas

Located in Harris County, Texas, Pasadena was established in 1893. Gilley's was world's largest honky-tonk at 100K sq ft. Named after Pasadena CA.
Founded 1893 | Population 148,701 | Peak 148,701 (2024) | County Harris County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Pasadena, Texas

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1893 Strawberry Farming Town: Named after Pasadena CA.
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1928 Refineries Transform City: Petrochemical hub emerges.
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1980 Urban Cowboy at Gilley's: John Travolta film launches craze.
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2017 Harvey Flooding: 50+ inches of rain.
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Latest News in Pasadena

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Wins $62,000 After Solving This Easy Puzzle
A single letter choice ended up making the difference between walking away with a strong cash total—and missing out on a brand-n…
Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
Kelly Clarkson has established a career marked by powerful vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an uncommon gift for resonating with f…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
He Had Severe Asthma And Was Called ‘Odd’ Growing Up But He Became One Of America’s Biggest Stars
Long before rock legends dominated stadiums and social media created overnight stars, Ricky Nelson was already one of America’s …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

Complete Historical Timeline

1893 Culture
Strawberry Farming Town
1928 Industry
Refineries Transform City
1980 Culture
Urban Cowboy at Gilley's
2017 Disaster
Harvey Flooding

Did You Know?

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Gilley's was world's largest honky-tonk at 100K sq ft.
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Named after Pasadena CA.
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Ship Channel is one of busiest waterways worldwide.
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Pasadena is located in Harris County, Texas.
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Pasadena was founded in 1893.

Famous People from Pasadena, Texas

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Thomas Walkup
Basketball Player · Born Dec 30, 1992 · Age 33
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Russell Harvard
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Apr 16, 1981 · Age 44
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Tom Prichard
Professional Wrestler · Born Aug 18, 1959 · Age 66
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Emily Chan
Figure Skater, Rhythmic Gymnast · Born Aug 11, 1997 · Age 28

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