February, 24 By Puffyd1 Jan 1, 1836 3,000 mexicans attack 182 texans lasted 13 days Jan 1, 1863 Arizona territory created arizona becomes a state Jan 1, 1903 US aquires new naval station In Gwantonomo bay, cuba Jan 1, 1923 Mass arrest of the mafia Jan 1, 1945 Nazi occupiers begin state of siege the same day walter shcoll assumed command of the military. Jan 1, 1961 Prince charles announces marrage he marries princess diana