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50 Greatest Event Flops in History

FLOP No. 27 – The Astrodome Opening (1965)

GatheringPoint.news: The 50 Biggest Flops in Event History

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David Adler
Aug 26, 2025
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The Promise: Billed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” Houston’s Astrodome was supposed to redefine live sports and events. A climate-controlled coliseum with a see-through roof, natural grass, and endless amenities—it was sold as the future of gathering, where America’s pastime would meet American ingenuity.

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