Battle of San Jacinto assures Texas independence 180 years ago this hour (Apr 21 1836)


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(Thursday, April 21, 1836, 4:30 p.m. local time; during the Texas Revolution) — An army of Texans led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexicans today in the Battle of San Jacinto near modern La Porte, Texas, assuring Texas independence.