1. On June 1, 1835, the Convention of 1835 was held in San Felipe de Austin, Texas. This convention was a meeting of Texan delegates who gathered to address concerns about increased Mexican government control of the region. This convention is considered a significant event in the development of the Texas Revolution.
2. In 1858, the Texas Rangers were established on June 1st. This was a law enforcement organization that played a vital role in protecting Texans from Indian raids and enforcing law and order in the state.
3. On June 1, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to declare that all slaves in Texas were free. This event became known as Juneteenth and is celebrated as a state holiday in Texas to commemorate the emancipation of slavery in the state.
4. In 1876, the Texas and Pacific Railway officially opened its first rail line connecting Fort Worth and El Paso. This railroad was a significant milestone in the development of the state and led to the growth of many new communities along the route.
5. On June 1, 1929, the Gulf Coast Hurricanes professional football team was formed in Houston. This team, also known as the Houston Oilers, played in the American Football League (AFL) and later joined the National Football League (NFL) before eventually relocating to Tennessee and becoming the Tennessee Titans.
5 Fun Facts About June 1 In Texas History
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