On This Date In History
"Making Every Day Count"
Lt. Col. Travis Draws Line In Sand At Alamo
Birthdays
Momofuku Ando
Ando, born on this date 1910 was the inventor of instant noodles, Cup Noodles, and created the first instant ramen noodles.
Events
1936
- First Flight Of The British Supermarine Spitfire
1836
Travis' Line In Sand
The plaque at the alamo (pictured above) states:
LEGEND STATES THAT IN 1836 LT.COL. WILLIAM BARRETT TRAVIS UNSHEATHED HIS SWORD AND DREW A LINE ON THIS GROUND BEFORE HIS BATTLE-WEARY MEN STATING:"THOSE PREPARED TO GIVE THEIR LIVES IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE, COME OVER TO ME!"
LEGEND STATES THAT IN 1836 LT.COL. WILLIAM BARRETT TRAVIS UNSHEATHED HIS SWORD AND DREW A LINE ON THIS GROUND BEFORE HIS BATTLE-WEARY MEN STATING:"THOSE PREPARED TO GIVE THEIR LIVES IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE, COME OVER TO ME!"