This Week in History…

February 23, 1836:

San Antonio, Texas

The Mexican Army began its siege of San Antonio. The town was defended by a small band of men, including Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett, who were posted in a mission called the Alamo.

February 26, 1993:

New York City

The first major act of terrorism on American soil occurred when a 1,200 pound bomb exploded in the World Trade Center. It stands as an eerie foreshadowing to the tragic events of Sept. 11.

February 27, 1922:

Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously guaranteed women’s suffrage. After decades of protest, women were finally recognized as citizens of the United States by being given the right to vote.

March 1, 1872:

Yellowstone, Wyo.

Yellowstone National Park was established by an act of Congress as a national park. The area, mostly located in the northwest corner of Wyoming, was the first in the world to be designated as such.