1. On January 24, 1848, soldiers stationed at Fort Brown, near present-day Brownsville, fired on Mexican troops, marking the beginning of the Mexican-American War.

2. In 1901, the first Texas oil boom began with the discovery of the Spindletop oil field in Beaumont. This resulted in a significant increase in Texas' economy and established the state as a global leader in oil production.

3. January 24, 1874, marked the beginning of the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon, a significant battle in the Red River War between Native American tribes and the US Army. The battle resulted in the defeat of the Comanche and Kiowa tribes and ultimately led to their forced relocation to Indian reservations.

4. On January 24, 1935, the first canned beer was sold in Richmond, Texas, by the American Can Company. The innovation revolutionized the beer industry and introduced a new era of convenience and affordability for consumers.

5. Texas resident and former President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, was born on January 24, 1908, near Stonewall, Texas. Johnson's legacy includes significant contributions to civil rights and social welfare policy, as well as the establishment of key government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.