March 1836

Tuesday 01:

A Convention of delegates from 57 Texas communities convenes in Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas, to deliberate independence from Mexico.

Wednesday 02:

Texas Revolution: Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico.

Saturday 05:

Samuel Colt makes the first production-model revolver (.34-caliber).

Sunday 06:

After a 13-day siege by an army of 3,000 Mexican troops, the 189 Texas volunteers defending the Alamo are defeated and the fort taken.

Sunday 27:

Antonio López de Santa Anna orders the Mexican army to kill about 400 Texans at Goliad, Texas.