Happy Birthday, Admiral Chester Nimitz
It’s odd to me to think of Fleet Admiral (4-star) Chester Nimitz as a barefoot...
Happy Birthday, Swante Magnus Swenson
February 24, 1861 was the birthday of a man you’ve probably never heard of....
Happy Birthday, Samuel Walker
Samuel Walker was born February 24, 1817 in Toaping Castle, Maryland. His life began...
Happy Birthday Ann Sheridan and Jennifer Love Hewitt
February 21 is the birthday of two Texas actresses–Ann Sheridan and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
“Downhill from here” Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was born on 21 February 1794 in Xalapa, Mexico...
Birthday of John Connally
John Connally–United States Secretary of the Navy, 39th Governor of Texas, United States Secretary...
Happy Birthday to the Texas Constitution!
The Texas Constitution of 1876 was adopted on February 15, 1876. Though it was...
Happy Birthday to Green DeWitt and James Field Smathers
February 12 was the birthday of two Texas heroes who dared to dream of...
Happy Birthday, Robert Hugman!
You have probably never heard of architect Robert Hugman, but if you’ve been to...
Happy Birthday, Roger Staubach and Rip Torn
They don’t quite share a birthday, but today we recognize two Texas entertainers–professional football...