December 12 in 1835, the Red Rovers, a group of volunteers from Alabama, left their camp to join the Texas Revolution. They arrived in Texas on January 19, 1836, ready to fight for independence from Mexico.
In 1910, the “Toonerville Trolley” streetcar line began operating between Houston and the suburban community of Bellaire. This marked an important development in transportation for the area.
1945 was a significant year for the Ashburn General Hospital in McKinney, Texas. It discharged its last patient to prepare for its reopening as a WWII Veterans Administration Hospital, serving the brave men and women who had served their country during the war.
In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the recount ordered by the Florida Supreme Court in the 2000 U.S. Presidential election was unconstitutional. U.S. Vice President Al Gore conceded the election to Texas Gov. George W. Bush the next day, leading to Bush becoming the President of the United States.
Additionally, that same year, the Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a record-breaking 10-year, $252 million contract. This amount broke all major league baseball records and all professional sports records at the time, making it a significant event in sports history.