Video: 'Texas Independence Day!'
(Tuesday, March 2, 1836; during the Convention of 1836) — The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed today by 60 delegates and the Republic of Texas is declared.
Category Archives: 1830s
Siege of the Alamo begins in San Antonio, Texas 180 years ago this hour (Feb 23 1836)
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.
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Texas Revolution begins with Battle of Gonzales 180 years ago today (Oct 2 1835)
Video: 'Battle of Gonzales'
(Friday, October 2, 1835) — 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.
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Democrats nominate Van Buren-Johnson ticket 180 years ago today (May 22 1835)
(Friday, May 22, 1835) — 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 nominate Van Buren-Johnson ticket 180 years ago today (May 22 1835)
