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5 Fun Facts About July 10 In Texas History
1. In 1836, General Thomas Jefferson Rusk arrived in Gonzales, Texas to seek reinforcements after the Battle of San Jacinto. He was sent by General Sam Houston to request the help of Texan troops in securing the fledgling republic's independence. 2. On July 10, 1905, the first rodeo ever held...
5 Fun Facts About July 9 In Texas History
1. In 1540, Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado and his expedition passed through the Texas panhandle region. They were seeking the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola, which were believed to be rich with gold and jewels. 2. On July 9, 1856, inventor and businessman Charles Alderton was born in...
5 Fun Facts About July 8 In Texas History
1. In 1835, the Battle of Lipantitlán took place near San Patricio, Texas, marking one of the earliest battles of the Texas Revolution. A group of Texan rebels engaged a detachment of Mexican soldiers, resulting in a victory for the Texans. 2. On July 8, 1870, the Galveston Daily News...
5 Fun Facts About July 7 In Texas History
1. The Texas Revolution Comes to Harrisburg -On July 7, 1836, the Texian army under General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army in the Battle of Harrisburg, during the Texas Revolution. This victory paved the way for the final battle of the revolution, the Battle of San Jacinto, which secured...
5 Fun Facts About July 6 In Texas History
1. In 1973, a major fire broke out at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Gulf of Mexico Laboratory in Galveston, Texas. The fire destroyed much of the facility and killed several of the laboratory's research animals. 2. On July 6, 1994, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones fired longtime...
5 Fun Facts About July 5 In Texas History
1. In 1832, the first issue of "The Texas Gazette" newspaper was printed in San Felipe, Texas. The paper served as an important source of news and information for Texans during the early years of the Republic. 2. On July 5, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and officially...
5 Fun Facts About July 4 In Texas History
1. Texas Adopted its Constitution on July 4, 1876 Texas adopted its current constitution on July 4, 1876, approximately ten years after it became part of the United States. The constitution established the basic laws and guidelines for the state of Texas, including the organization of the government and the...
5 Fun Facts About July 3 In Texas History
1. In 1844, Texas annexed the small strip of land known as the "Republic of Texas", which extended the state's boundaries to the Rio Grande River. 2. On July 3, 1863, a small skirmish took place in Brownsville, TX, between Confederate soldiers and Union sympathizers. The Union soldiers were able...
5 Fun Facts About July 2 In Texas History
1. The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence July 2, 1836, marks the day when the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed in Washington-on-the-Brazos. This document declared Texas an independent republic separate from Mexico, leading to the famous Battle of San Jacinto and ultimately, Texas becoming a state in...
5 Fun Facts About July 1 In Texas History
1. Texas became a state: On July 1, 1845, Texas officially became the 28th state to join the United States of America. This momentous occasion followed a decade of independence from Mexico, which was won in the Texas Revolution from 1835-1836. 2. The iconic state flag was adopted: On July...
5 Fun Facts About June 30 In Texas History
1. Texas officially became a state: On June 30, 1845, Texas was officially admitted to the United States as the 28th state. This followed nine years of independence as the Republic of Texas. 2. Galveston hurricane: On June 30, 1900, one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history struck...
5 Fun Facts About June 29 In Texas History
1. In 1846, a group of Texans under the command of General Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican forces at the Battle of Palo Alto. This battle marked the beginning of the Mexican-American War, which ended in 1848 with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 2. On June 29, 1956, Houston native Richard...