Timeline of Dallas

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This article contains a timeline of major events in the history of Dallas, Texas (US). It serves as an abridged supplement to the main history article for the city and its several subarticles on periods in the city's history.

Contents

19th century

20th century

1900s–1950s

First Day of Passenger Service, Dallas & Sherman Interurban Railroad, 1908 First Day of Passenger Service, Dallas & Sherman Interurban Railroad (26284657552).jpg
First Day of Passenger Service, Dallas & Sherman Interurban Railroad, 1908

1960s–1990s

DART Blue Line train at Akard station in downtown Dallas heading towards Downtown Rowlett station Akard Station July 2015 10.jpg
DART Blue Line train at Akard station in downtown Dallas heading towards Downtown Rowlett station
Cuban at the Web 2.0 Conference in 2005 Mark Cuban, Web 2.0 Conference.jpg
Cuban at the Web 2.0 Conference in 2005

January 2000, just a [14] few months into the season. The deal has proven to be a financial success for Cuban and the team. The Mavericks are currently valued at $2.7 billion — [15] ninth-highest in the NBA – according to Forbes.

21st century

Mavericks began playing at the American Airlines Center in 2001. Victory Plaza 1.jpg
Mavericks began playing at the American Airlines Center in 2001.
Dallas Zoo Entrance in 2011 DallasZooEntrance.jpg
Dallas Zoo Entrance in 2011
Mark Cuban in 2019, owner of the Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban 2019 (cropped).jpg
Mark Cuban in 2019, owner of the Dallas Mavericks


Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (IATA: DFW, ICAO: KDFW, FAA LID: DFW) in 2013 Dallas - Fort Worth International Airport.jpg
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (IATA: DFW, ICAO: KDFW, FAA LID: DFW) in 2013

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