March1836

Historical Events in March 1836

Historic Event

Mar 2 Republic of Texas declares independence from Mexico in Columbia

George Childress — Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence George Childress

Historic Event

Mar 5 Samuel Colt manufactures first pistol, 34-caliber "Texas" model

Samuel Colt — Inventor/Industrialist Samuel Colt

Battle of the Alamo

Mar 6 Battle of the Alamo: After 13 days of fighting 1,500-3,000 Mexican soldiers overwhelm the Texan defenders, killing 182-257 Texans including William Travis, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett

The Fall of the Alamo by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk shows folk hero Davy Crockett shortly before being killed by Mexican soldiers

Mar 16 Constitution of the Republic of Texas approved, legalises slavery
Mar 27 1st Mormon temple dedicated (Kirtland, Ohio)

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