Texas' Historical Milestones On This Day July 23rd

Here are some interesting events that took place on July 23rd throughout the years.

In 1803, a notable figure in Texas' history was born. Samuel Maverick, a renowned land baron, was responsible for the term "maverick" referring to an unbranded calf. His free-roaming cattle on Matagorda Island led to the creation of this commonly used term.

Moving on to 1877, in Pensacola, FL, Texas Rangers successfully captured John Wesley Hardin. Hardin was infamous for his involvement in various criminal activities, including the murder of Charles Webb. He was eventually tried and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Jumping forward to 1885, the Texas Bankers Association was founded in Lampasas Springs, which is now known as Lampasas. This association played a crucial role in the development of the banking industry in Texas.

On the same day in 1895, an actress named Florence Arto was born in Houston. She later changed her name to Florence Vidor and appeared in a total of 59 feature films throughout her career.

Moving closer to modern times, in 1986, President Reagan delivered a speech in Dallas, TX, at a rally for Governor Bill Clements. This event took place at the Apparel Mart and was an important moment for both politicians.

Lastly, in 2010, the state of Texas took legal action to claim ownership over the phrase "The Alamo." The Texas government filed a brief with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to assert their rights against the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, who had previously filed for the trademark.