13 October 1845
On this date in 1845...
The newly annexed state of Texas ratified it's first state constitution.
Other Years:- 1792 - The cornerstone of the Executive Mansion was laid in Washington, DC, becoming known as the White House in 1818.
- 1864 - Confederate General John B. Hood's forces seized the Western & Atlantic Railroad above Resaca, Georgia.
- 1885 – The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) was founded in Atlanta, United States.
- 1951 - A football with a rubber covering was used for the first time when Georgia Tech beat Louisiana State 25-7 in Atlanta.
- 1995 - Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida admitted its 500-millionth guest.
- 1792 - The cornerstone of the Executive Mansion was laid in Washington, DC, becoming known as the White House in 1818.
- 1864 - Confederate General John B. Hood's forces seized the Western & Atlantic Railroad above Resaca, Georgia.
- 1885 – The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) was founded in Atlanta, United States.
- 1951 - A football with a rubber covering was used for the first time when Georgia Tech beat Louisiana State 25-7 in Atlanta.
- 1995 - Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida admitted its 500-millionth guest.
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