The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington
opened on April 21, 1962 to a crowd of fair goers for the Seattle
World’s Fair which drew over 2.3 million visitors.
Considered to be an icon of the city, the Space Needle was once
the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River, standing at
605 feet.
During the Texan War for Independence, the Texas militia under
Sam Houston launched a surprise attack against the forces of
Mexican General Santa Anna along the San Jacinto River.
The Mexicans were thoroughly defeated, and hundreds were
taken prisoner, including General Santa Anna himself.
Battle was reportedly won in 18 minutes by a Texas militia
numbering 910.
Gen. Santa Anna
(21 February 1794 – 21 June 1876)
