History of Texas

Becoming a State

Dec 29, 1845

Texas becomes a state.

Joins the Confederatcy

Mar 5, 1861

Texas joins the Confederate States of America.

Destroying Cotton Crops

Mar 1, 1892

The boll weevil begins moving into Texas destroying cotton crops.

Oil Discovered

Jan 10, 1901

Oil discovered at Spindle Top.

First Female governer of Texas

Jan 20, 1925

''Ma'' Ferguson becomes the First Female govener.

World War 2

Period: Dec 7, 1941 to Sep 2, 1945

Texans fight in World War 2.

John F. Kennedy assassin

Nov 22, 1963

John F. Kennedy assassin in Dallas.

First Female U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice

Sep 25, 1981

Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first female Supreme Court associate justice.

Bush wins the election

Nov 1, 2000

George W. Bush wins the election for president in the United States.

AT&T Stadium Opens

May 27, 2009

AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys opens.