Jan 1 German Tolunie goes into effect Austin Imprisoned in Mexico Jan 3 The government of Mexico imprisons Stephen F. Austin in Mexico City. Founder of Texas Stephen F. Austin Jan 5 Kiowa Indians record this as the night the stars fell Jan 29 President Jackson orders first use of US troops to suppress a labor dispute Dec 1833 Historical Events by Year Feb 1834 Famous People Who Were Authors Dictators Explorers Outlaws Queens Spies