1649 – The Maryland Toleration Act, which provided for freedom of worship for all Christians, was passed by the Maryland assembly.
1836 – With the battle cry “Remember the Alamo!” Texas forces under Sam Houston defeated the army of Mexican Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna at San Jacinto, Texas, opening the path to Texas independence.
1918 – Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the German ace known as the “Red Baron,” was killed in action during World War I.
1977 – Annie opens on Broadway.
