What happened in 1836
5 entries recorded for 1836, listed by date. That was 190 years ago.
1836 at a glance
- Years ago
- 190 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 19th century
- Decade
- 1830s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 5
- Breakdown
- 5 historical events
March
- March 2
Texas Revolution
Texas Revolution: At a convention of delegates in Washington-on-the-Brazos, the Mexican state of Texas adopted a declaration of independence, establishing the Republic of Texas.
- March 6
Texas Revolution
Texas Revolution: Mexican troops captured the Alamo Mission in San Antonio from Texian forces after a 13-day siege.
- March 27
Republic of Texas
At least 425 Texian prisoners of war were executed in the Goliad massacre, under orders from Mexican president Antonio López de Santa Anna.
April
- April 21
Republic of Texas
Forces of the Republic of Texas led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexican troops of Antonio López de Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto, the decisive and final battle of the Texas Revolution.
December
- December 14
Toledo War
The Toledo War, a mostly bloodless territorial dispute between Ohio and the Michigan Territory, was unofficially ended with a resolution passed by the controversial "Frostbitten Convention".
Questions about 1836
What happened in 1836?
This site records 5 entries for 1836, including Texas Revolution on March 2. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1836?
190 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1836 turns 190 this year.
Which century is 1836 in?
1836 falls in the 19th century, in the 1830s.
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