The Houston Astrodome: Inside the stadium that changed sports forever

When the Houston Astrodome opened in 1965, the world’s first domed stadium was hailed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” and became one of America’s top tourist attractions. But after decades of decline, the Dome now sits empty beside its successor, NRG Stadium. Correspondent Mo Rocca goes inside the landmark with those debating its … Read more

From the archives: Houston’s wondrous Astrodome

Opened in 1965, the Astrodome in Houston was billed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” – an enclosed, air-conditioned stadium with fake grass for major league baseball. But in 1999, when the Astros left for new digs, Houston held a party to celebrate the Dome’s past, while seeking other spectacles (monster truck rallies, high-diving … Read more