1. On November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps was founded. While this event did not take place specifically in Texas, many Marines from the state have served proudly in the corps over the years.
2. In 1848, on November 10th, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, ending the Mexican-American War. This treaty established the Rio Grande as the official boundary between Texas and Mexico.
3. On November 10, 1909, the Baylor Medical College was officially opened in Dallas, Texas. The school was founded by the Baptists of Texas and is now known as the Baylor College of Medicine.
4. In 1945, on November 10th, the United States government officially transferred control of the Bryan Army Airfield in Bryan, Texas, to the Texas A&M University System. The airfield eventually became the main campus of Texas A&M's transportation research center.
5. On November 10, 1975, the music artist Willie Nelson debuted his hit song "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" on the Grand Ole Opry. Nelson, who was born and raised in Texas, has been a prominent figure in the music industry for decades and is known for his iconic "outlaw country" music style.
5 Fun Facts About November 10 In Texas History
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