Republic of Texas Declares Independence
Mar 2 Republic of Texas declares independence from Mexico in Columbia
Colt's 1st Pistol
Mar 5 Samuel Colt's Patent Arms Manufacturing Company manufactures first pistol, 36-caliber "Texas" model, in Paterson, New Jersey
Battle of the Alamo
Mar 6 Battle of the Alamo: After 13 days of fighting 1,500-3,000 Mexican soldiers overwhelm the Texan defenders, killing 182-257 Texans including William Travis, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett
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