Texas Claims Independence: On this day, Texas officially broke away from Mexico, paving the way for the creation of the Republic of Texas.
1877
Rutherford B. Hayes Assumes U.S. Presidency: Following a disputed election in 1876, Hayes was inaugurated as the 19th President of the United States.
1933
Jewish Doctors Banned in Nazi Germany: The Nazi government began barring Jewish physicians from practicing medicine, marking an early step in anti-Semitic policies.
1962
Wilt Chamberlain Scores 100 Points: Basketball icon Wilt Chamberlain set an unprecedented record by scoring 100 points in a single professional game.
1991
Gulf War Ceasefire Announced: After liberating Kuwait, U.S.-led coalition forces declared a ceasefire, ending major combat operations in the Gulf War.




