1. On October 16, 1835, the Battle of Goliad began during the Texas Revolution. Texian forces, led by James Fannin, fought against the Mexican army, ultimately resulting in a Texian defeat and the capture of Fannin's troops.
2. The Dallas Cowboys played their first home game at AT&T Stadium on October 16, 2009, against the Atlanta Falcons. The Cowboys won the game 37-21.
3. On October 16, 1923, Texas governor Pat Neff signed a bill creating the University of Texas School of Law in Austin. Today, the law school is one of the highest-ranked law schools in the country.
4. In 1838, the city of Houston was officially incorporated on October 16. Named after Sam Houston, Houston is currently the fourth-largest city in the United States.
5. On October 16, 1991, Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot announced that he would run for President of the United States as an independent candidate. Although he ultimately lost the election, Perot's campaign was notable for its focus on economic issues and his use of charts and graphs to explain complex policies.
5 Fun Facts About October 16 In Texas History
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