Today in History

[Barriehie]

I was taught that if you can't do it right the first time how are you going to fix it 3 times???

 

[TastyReuben]

National Mulled Wine Day

Irish Whiskey Day (3/3 each year - Irish whiskey is triple distilled and aged at least 3 years).

Canadian Bacon Day

National Moscow Mule Day

National Cold Cuts Day

I love all those!

 

[TastyReuben]

What's yours?
Small things amuse small minds, I'm told

You find beauty in ordinary things.

 

[Gone Hiking]

I'm a day late, but on March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. For twelve days, Mexican General Santa Anna laid siege to the Spanish Mission, the Alamo. On March 6th, four days after Texas declared independence, Mexican troops scaled the mission’s walls and 183 defenders were killed, including several Mexicans who had fought for Texas independence. However, the Republic of Texas won its independence on April 21, 1836, with a final battle along the San Jacinto River.

 

[Barriehie]

I'm a day late, but on March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. For twelve days, Mexican General Santa Anna laid siege to the Spanish Mission, the Alamo. On March 6th, four days after Texas declared independence, Mexican troops scaled the mission’s walls and 183 defenders were killed, including several Mexicans who had fought for Texas independence. However, the Republic of Texas won its independence on April 21, 1836, with a final battle along the San Jacinto River.

Gen Santa Anna traded the territories, Texas, for his life. In the battle at the river his forces were overwhelmed in 18 minutes.

Military history is a big deal at a military college...