Louisiana Superdome, The First 20 Years... Just the Beginning 1995

Louisiana Superdome, The First 20 Years - Just Begining This special video was created for the Superdome Gala to celebrate 20 years as a Louisiana sports and entertainment icon in New Orleans.

SUPERDOME HISTORICAL TIMELINE (Aug 3, 1975 - Aug 3, 1995)

Aug. 3, 1975- The Louisiana Superdome opened its doors.

Aug. 6, 1975- The first NFL game was played on Aug. 6 when the Houston Oilers defeated the New Orleans Saints, 13-7, in a preseason match-up.

Aug. 31, 1975- The Dome’s first concert was on Aug. 31 featuring southern rockers the Allman Brothers Band, the Marshall Tucker Band, and Charlie Daniels.

Nov. 29, 1975- The Bayou Classic relocated from Tulane Stadium to the Superdome. The Grambling State University Tigers defeated the Southern University Jaguars, 33-20.

Dec. 31, 1975- The Superdome hosted its first Sugar Bowl, when the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 13-6, with over 75,000 in attendance.

April 6, 1976- The first Major League Baseball game was played at the Superdome, an exhibition between the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins.

Feb., 25, 1977- The New Orleans Jazz’s “Pistol” Pete Maravich set a NBA record for the most points scored in a game by a guard, when he dropped 68 points on the New York Knicks.

Jan. 15, 1978- The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos, 27-10, in Super Bowl XII, the first of seven Super Bowls played at the Superdome- thus far!

Sept. 15, 1978- Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks before 65,000 in the famous “September to Remember” bout. Ali became the first three-time heavyweight champion of the world by avenging his loss to Spinks in their first fight earlier that year.

Nov. 25, 1980- Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Roberto Durán in the famous “No Mas” fight in the Superdome. Durán quit at the end of the eighth round by turning away from Leonard and saying “No Mas” to the referee.

Jan. 25, 1981- The Oakland Raiders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-10, in Super Bowl XV.

Feb. 28, 1981- The Endymion Extravaganza was first held in the Superdome, featuring Neil Sedaka and Suzanne Somers as its celebrity guests, and the theme “Heartbeat of America.” The Super Krewe has hosted its Extravaganza in the Superdome every year since then, with the exception of 2006 following Hurricane Katrina

Dec. 5, 1981- The Rolling Stones played to 87,500 fans in the Superdome in what ranked as the world’s largest indoor concert for over three decades.

March 29, 1982- The Superdome hosted the first of its five NCAA Men’s Final Fours. The University of North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Georgetown University Hoyas, 63-62, for the national championship. As a freshman, Michael Jordan scored the game-winning shot.

Jan. 26, 1986- The Chicago Bears defeated New England Patriots, 46-10, in Super Bowl XX.

March 30, 1987- The Indiana Hoosiers and the Syracuse Orangemen battled for the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship at the Superdome with the Hoosiers taking the title in a 74-73 win.

Sept. 12, 1987- Pope John Paul II visited New Orleans and addressed 80,000 in the Superdome.

Aug. 15, 1988- The Superdome hosted the Republican National Convention. George H. W. Bush was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate.

Jan. 18, 1989- Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, and Sammy Davis, Jr. performed in concert for “The Ultimate Event” tour at the Superdome.

Jan. 28, 1990- The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos, 55-10, in Super Bowl XXIV, the third Super Bowl played at the Dome in 10 years.

April 5, 1993- The Superdome hosted its 3rd NCAA Men’s Final Four. The UNC Tar Heels defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 77-71, for the national championship.

July 1, 1995- Essence Festival, the largest event celebrating African-American culture and music in the United States, was launched at the Superdome, and has become an annual event for the Dome and New Orleans, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2014.

Jan. 26, 1997- The Super Bowl returned to New Orleans. The Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots, 35-21, in Super Bowl XXXI.

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