1. On March 24, 1836, the Battle of Coleto Creek began. This battle occurred during the Texas Revolution and was a significant conflict between the Texian Army, commanded by James Fannin, and the Mexican Army, led by General José de Urrea.

2. In 1879, the Texas legislature officially adopted the Bluebonnet as the state flower. This decision was made after a popular vote, in which the Bluebonnet received the most votes out of several candidates.

3. The first recorded rodeo in Texas occurred on March 24, 1888, in the town of Pecos. This event would eventually become the West of the Pecos Rodeo, which is now considered one of the most prominent rodeos in the country.

4. On March 24, 1944, a tragic accident occurred at Camp Hood (now Fort Hood) when an explosion at a munitions storage facility killed 22 people and injured many more. This remains one of the deadliest accidents to occur on a military base in U.S. history.

5. In 1963, the Texas State Historical Survey Committee designated the Alamo as an official Texas State Shrine. This designation recognized the historical significance of the Alamo and its status as a symbol of Texan independence.