1836 in Mexico - Events

Events

  • February 23 - Battle of the Alamo: The siege of the Alamo begins in San Antonio, Texas.
  • March 2 - At the Convention of 1836, the Republic of Texas declares independence from Mexico.
  • March 6 – The Battle of the Alamo ends; 189 Texans are slaughtered by about 1,600 Mexicans.
  • March 27 - Texas Revolution: Goliad massacre - Antonio López de Santa Anna orders the Mexican army to kill about 400 Texans at Goliad, Texas
  • April 21 - Texas Revolution: Battle of San Jacinto - Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna. (Santa Anna and hundreds of his troops are taken prisoner along the San Jacinto River the next day.)
  • April 22 – Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston capture Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna.

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