On March 3, 1837, U.S. President Andrew Jackson appointed Alcée La Branche as the American chargé d’affaires to the Republic of Texas. This act officially recognized Texas as an independent republic, marking an important step in the state’s journey.
Fast forward to March 3, 1899, when a congressional act authorized the formation of the Thirty-Third Infantry Regiment, known as the “Texas Regiment.” This further solidified Texas’s place in American history and military tradition.
In 1930, Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth welcomed its first baby, Lucile Estell, into the world. This marked a special moment in the hospital’s history and the beginning of many more births to come.
Another significant event in Texas history occurred on March 3, 1943, when Del Valle Army Air Base was renamed Bergstrom Army Air Field, recognizing the contributions and sacrifices made by military personnel in the area.