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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus Reaches the Americas
After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus ,sights a Bahamian island believing he has reached East Asia. Columbus was the first European to explore the Americas. -
Period: Aug 3, 1492 to
Texas
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Jun 2, 1519
Alvarez de Pineda Explores Gulf Coast of Texas
The spanish explorer, Alvarez de Pineda believed there must be a sea lane from the Gulf of Mexico to Asia, On June 2, 1519 he became the first European to see the Misssissippi River which he named Espiritu Santo. -
Seige at the Alamo Begins
The "Battle of the Alamo" was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution and it all started on February 23, 1836. It was Mexican troops against Texas troops. All but 2 of the Texan defenders were killed. -
The Alamo Falls
On March 6, 1836 the Battle of the Alamo was over. The Alamo suddenly fell. Americans shouted "Remember the Alamo". -
Sam Houston is Elected President of the Republic of Texas
In 1841 Sam Houston was elected first president of the Republic of Texas. He also served as the third president. Sam Houstin was also once elected govener of Tennessee. Houston led Texas onto the War of 1812. -
Texas Becomes the 28th State
Texas, which is the second-largest U.S. state, became the 28th state on December 29, 1845. Texas is known as "The Lone Star State". Texas id bordered by Mexico, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. -
The Civil War Ends
On April 18, 1865 the Civil War ended with the surrrender of the Confederate army. 617000 Americans had died in the war. Thousands had been injured. The southern lanscape devasted. -
Deadliest Texas and U.S Hurricane
On September 8m, 1900 the most deadliest hurricane struck Galveston, Texas. This hurricane is known as The Hurricane of 1900. This hurricane had winds of 135 miles per hour. The hurricane caused great loss of life. Between 6000 and 12000 lives were lost. -
Lowest Temperature in Texas
On February 8, 1933 the lowest temperature in Texas was recorded; -23 degrees Farenhiet. Seminole is located west of Texas. The population is about 6000. -
Highest Temperature in Texas
On August 3, 1936 the highest temperature in Texas was recorded; 120 degrees Farenhiet, in Seymour Texas. There are approximately 3000 peple in Seymour. Seymour is located north of Texas.
