1. In 1842, the Battle of Mier took place in present-day Mexico, involving a group of Texan prisoners who attempted to escape from their captors. Despite initial success, they were eventually recaptured and forced to participate in a deadly lottery to determine which of them would be executed.

2. On March 27, 1917, Texas enacted a statewide prohibition on alcohol, nearly three years before the rest of the country followed suit with the passage of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

3. The Texas state flag was officially adopted on March 27, 1836, just weeks before the famous battle at the Alamo. The flag features a lone star and several stripes of blue, white, and red, with a symbolic representation of the state's history and identity.

4. In 1943, the Port Arthur Riot erupted in the coastal city of Port Arthur, Texas, involving a racially charged confrontation between African American and white workers at a local refinery. The resulting violence left several people dead and dozens injured.

5. March 27, 1981, marked the opening of the first Six Flags amusement park in Texas, located in the city of Arlington. Over the years, the park has expanded to include numerous thrill rides, water attractions, and entertainment options for visitors of all ages.