1. On September 24, 1835, the Texian Army, led by Stephen F. Austin, laid siege to the Mexican garrison at Presidio La Bahia in Goliad, Texas. The siege lasted until October 9, when the Mexican forces surrendered.

2. The University of Texas at Austin was officially opened on September 24, 1883, with an enrollment of 221 students. Today, UT Austin is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the nation, with over 50,000 students.

3. On September 24, 1932, a hurricane made landfall near Freeport, Texas, causing widespread destruction and flooding. The storm, known as the Freeport Hurricane, was one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit the Gulf Coast, causing over $30 million in damages.

4. On September 24, 1962, astronaut James A. McDivitt became the first Texan to orbit the Earth. McDivitt, a native of Chicago who moved to Texas to pursue his career as an astronaut, piloted the Gemini IV spacecraft on a four-day mission.

5. In 1973, the Texas Rangers played their final game at Arlington Stadium on September 24 before moving to the newly-built Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (now known as Globe Life Park). The Rangers won their final game at the stadium, defeating the Kansas City Royals 5-4.