Archive for April 21st, 2023

SEATTLE SPACE NEEDLE TURNED 61 TODAY

A Guide To Seattle | GloHoliday
    
    
    
    
    
 

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.

   
   


Seattle, Washington, Travel Guide & Tips | Condé Nast Traveler

 Space needle in Seattle Photograph by Jetson Nguyen

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THE TEXAS WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE IN 1836

Today in Texas History: Texans Win Independence at the Battle of San Jacinto | The Texan

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.

Sam Houston Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements
Samuel Houston
(March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863)

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Gen. Santa Anna
(21 February 1794 – 21 June 1876)

Texas Fight for Independence timeline | Timetoast timelines

Texas Glory Handmade Wooden Flag

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