Category Archives: 1830s

Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr, 80, dies on Staten Island, New York 190 years ago today (Sep 14 1836)

1830s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The Duel - Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr'

(Wednesday, September 14, 1836) — Aaron Burr, the third vice president of the United States (1801–1805), serving during President Thomas Jefferson’s first term, best known for killing his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a famous duel, died today in a boardinghouse on Staten Island, New York, two years after suffering a debilitating stroke. He was 80. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr, 80, dies on Staten Island, New York 190 years ago today (Sep 14 1836) →

Sam Houston elected first president of the Republic of Texas 190 years ago today (Sep 5 1836)

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Video: 'September 5, 1836 – Texans Elected Sam Houston'

(Monday, September 5, 1836) — Popular war hero Samuel Houston was elected today the first president of the Republic of Texas in a decisive victory over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Continue reading Sam Houston elected first president of the Republic of Texas 190 years ago today (Sep 5 1836) →

Former U.S. President James Madison, 85, dies in Orange, Virginia 190 years ago this hour (Jun 28 1836)

1830s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'James Madison - 4th U.S. President & Father of the Constitution| Mini Bio | BIO'

(Tuesday, June 28, 1836, 6:00 a.m. local time) — James Madison, the nation’s fourth president and one of the principal architects of the United States Constitution, died today at his Montpelier plantation in Orange County, Virginia. He was 85. Continue reading Former U.S. President James Madison, 85, dies in Orange, Virginia 190 years ago this hour (Jun 28 1836) →

Arkansas becomes 25th state 190 years ago today (Jun 15 1836)

1830s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'History of Arkansas: From Indigenous Roots to Modern Statehood'

(Wednesday, June 15, 1836) — President Andrew Jackson approved the bill today creating the State of Arkansas, the 25th admitted to the Union, located in the Southeastern region of the United States.

Battle of San Jacinto assures Texas independence 190 years ago this hour (Apr 21 1836)

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Video: 'The Battle of San Jacinto 1836'

(Thursday, April 21, 1836, 3:30 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. Continue reading Battle of San Jacinto assures Texas independence 190 years ago this hour (Apr 21 1836) →

The Alamo falls to Mexican forces 190 years ago this hour (Mar 6 1836)

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Video: 'THE ALAMO: THE REAL STORY (WILD WEST HISTORY DOCUMENTARY)' (Mar 6, 1836, at 53:01)

(Sunday, March 6, 1836, at approximately 5:00-6:30 a.m. local time; during the Battle of the Alamo, part of the Texas Revolution) — The Alamo, a former Franciscan mission located near the present-day city of San Antonio, Texas, fell today to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege; 185–260 Texan settler soldiers had died in a struggle with approximately 1,800 Mexican soldiers.

Republic of Texas formally declares independence from Mexico 190 years ago today (Mar 2 1836)

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Video: 'The Texas Declaration of Independence: 7th Grade Texas History TEKS113.19 (b) 1 (B)'

(Tuesday, March 2, 1836, early morning hours local time; during the Convention of 1836) — The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed today by 60 delegates and the Republic of Texas is declared. Continue reading Republic of Texas formally declares independence from Mexico 190 years ago today (Mar 2 1836) →

Siege of the Alamo begins in San Antonio, Texas 190 years ago this hour (Feb 23 1836)

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Video: 'THE ALAMO: THE REAL STORY (WILD WEST HISTORY DOCUMENTARY)' (Feb. 23, 1836, at 40:56)

(Tuesday, February 23, 1836, at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time; during the Battle of the Alamo, part of the Texas Revolution) — A Mexican force numbering in the thousands and led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna today began a siege of the Alamo, a former Franciscan mission located near the present-day city of San Antonio.

Texas Revolution begins with Battle of Gonzales 190 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1835)

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Video: 'October 2, 1835 Battle of Gonzales'

(Friday, October 2, 1835, 6:00 a.m. local time) — The first battle of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of Gonzales, took place today as American settlers fought Mexican soldiers near the Guadalupe River; the Mexicans ended up withdrawing.

Democrats unanimously tap VP Martin Van Buren as Andrew Jackson’s successor 190 years ago today (May 22 1835)

1830s, U.S. Presidents

(Friday, May 22, 1835) — U.S. Vice President Martin Van Buren of New York was unanimously nominated president today at the 1835 Democratic National Convention meeting at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, more than 19 months ahead of the 1836 general election. Continue reading Democrats unanimously tap VP Martin Van Buren as Andrew Jackson’s successor 190 years ago today (May 22 1835) →