1862 - At Puebla, Mexico, Mexican general Ignacio Zaragoza defeated French expeditionary forces. The event is celebrated as El Cinco de Mayo.
1898 - The first contingent of Rough Riders arrived in San Antonio to begin training during the Spanish-American War.
1939 - The telescope of the University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory was dedicated. The observatory is located on Mount Locke near Fort Davis.
1983 - President Reagan traveled to San Antonio, TX, for the Cinco de Mayo celebration.
2001 - The 200th episode of "Walker, Texas Ranger" aired on CBS.
| You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas. - Davy Crocket after losing the 1835 race for Tennessee's seat to the U.S. legislature. |
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