January 18th in 1836, Jim Bowie, a well-known figure in Texas history, arrived at the Alamo to aid its defenders. This event would eventually lead to the famous Battle of the Alamo, a crucial moment in the Texas Revolution.
In 1976, Arizona Fleming, a prominent black civil-rights activist, passed away. She was known for her role in ending voter discrimination in Fort Bend County, Texas. Her efforts culminated in a legal case that reached the Supreme Court.
Also on this day in 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious in Super Bowl X, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 21-17. The game, which was broadcast on CBS, drew an estimated 80 million viewers.
In more recent history, on January 18th, 2011, the Texas Rangers made a significant move by signing pitcher Yu Darvish to a $60 million contract for six years.