Texas became a state

History of Texas

  • Jan 1, 1540

    Francisco Vasquez de Cornado starts to lead an expedition in Texas

    Francisco Vasquez de Cornado starts to lead an expedition in Texas
    Around that same time, another expidition moved westward toward Florida, so there was 2 different expeditions going on at the same time.
  • The Texas Revolution begins

    The Texas Revolution begins
    Sam Houston was the general of the army, the Texans were the ones who chose him.
  • Texas became a state

    Texas became a state
    When Texas became a state it was the 28th state.
  • Texans enter World War 2

    Texans enter World War 2
    After a surprise Japenese attack on the U.S naval base at Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands, the U.S entered war.
  • John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas

    John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas
    JFK got shot by Lee Harvey Oswald while he was riding in his car, Lee Harvey Oswald shot him from a building.
  • Sandra Day O'connor becomes the first female U.S Surprenme Court associate justice

    Sandra Day O'connor becomes the first female U.S Surprenme Court associate justice
    Ronald Reagan was the one who appointed her, the first woman to serve on the U.S Surpreme Court.
  • Former govenor George W. Bush becomes president

    Former govenor George W. Bush becomes president
    When George W. Bush became president he was the 43rd president.
  • San Antonio win the NBA finals

    San Antonio win the NBA finals
    The Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 83-82 in Cleveland.