1. On July 19, 1835, the Texas Army officially adopted the Lone Star Flag as the official flag of Texas. The flag, which features a single white star on a blue background, has since become a symbol of Texan pride and patriotism.

2. In 1842, the Battle of Salado Creek took place near San Antonio, Texas. The battle, which was fought between Texan militia and Mexican troops, ended in a Texan victory and helped to solidify Texan independence from Mexico.

3. On July 19, 1884, the cornerstone was laid for the Texas State Capitol Building in Austin. The capitol, which took over six years to construct, stands as the largest state capitol building in the United States.

4. In 1956, a record-breaking heatwave struck Texas on July 19th, with temperatures soaring to over 100 degrees across the state. The heatwave lasted for several days, causing widespread power outages and water shortages.

5. On July 19, 1995, the A&M Bonfire collapsed during construction in College Station, Texas, killing 12 people and injuring dozens more. The tragedy, which occurred just days before the annual football rivalry game between Texas A&M and the University of Texas, shocked the state and led to new safety regulations for campus construction projects.