Treaty with United States
Venezuela and the United States signed a treaty of peace, friendship, navigation, and commerce.
Historical events in 1836
78 historical records
January 18361 historical events
February 18369 historical events
Battle of Alamo
Mexicans storm a Spanish mission slaughtering all 187 Texan defenders. General Anna has the defenders bodies burned as an example to the rebellious Texans
Invasion of Texas
Leads an invasion of Texas after US settlers decalare independence
Battle of Alamo
The defenders are massacarred within 1 hour. Demands surrender but receives canon shot & orders his artillery destroy the mission
Battle of Alamo
Travis & Bowie retreat to the Alamo despite orders by General Houston to withdraw
Battle of Alamo
Killed during the Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Alamo
Killed in battle during a 12 day siege which helps defeat the Mexican Army
Death of Davy Crocket
Death of Davy Crocket, killed at the Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Alamo
Killed in battle during a 12 day siege which helps defeat the Mexican Army
Death of Jim Bowie
Death of Jim Bowie, killed during the Battle of the Alamo
March 18362 historical events
Rule of Peru
Southern Peruvian departments establish South Peru under Santa Cruz's confederation project.
Thames Tunnel
A larger improved tunnelling shield is assembled and excavation beneath the Thames resumes.
April 18362 historical events
Battle of Jacinto
Defeated by General sam houston & taken prisoner
Battle of Jacinto
Inflicts a crushing defeat on the Mexicans & takes General Santa Anna prisoner
May 18361 historical events
Engagement
Brunel proposes marriage to Mary Elizabeth Horsley during a family walk in London.
June 18362 historical events
Birth of Ronglu
Birth of Ronglu
Death of Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes
Death of Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes
July 18361 historical events
Marriage
Brunel marries Mary Elizabeth Horsley and later establishes a home and office in Westminster.
August 18363 historical events
Rule of Peru
Northern Peruvian departments establish North Peru and recognise Santa Cruz as Supreme Protector.
Birth of Bret Harte
Birth of Bret Harte
Leigh Woods Abutment Foundation Laid
Construction restarts with the foundation stone for the Leigh Woods abutment laid on the western side of the gorge.
September 18361 historical events
Presidential Re-election
Begins a second presidential term after re-election under the constitutional order established in 1833.
October 18366 historical events
Texan Republic
Sworn in as President of Texas, the newly created Texan Republic
Peru-Bolivian Confederation
Santa Cruz creates the Peru-Bolivian Confederation and becomes its Supreme Protector.
Rule of Peru
Santa Cruz formally organises Bolivia, North Peru and South Peru within the confederation.
Exile of Louis Phillipe
Exiles Louis Napoleon to America for leading a garrison to against the Government
Pardon
Pardons Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte
University of Berlin
Marx transfers to the University of Berlin and studies law and philosophy.
November 18361 historical events
Death of John Loudon McAdam
Death of John Loudon McAdam
December 18361 historical events
Little Magician
Known as the "little magician" for his political manipulation
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal
War against Peru-Bolivian Confederation
Authorizes war against the Peru-Bolivian Confederation after diplomatic relations collapse.
History of the Czech Nation
Publication of "History of the Czech Nation"
Quatre-Vingt-Treize
Visits the battlefields of Dol & writes "Quatre-Vingt-Treize"
Coup
Propagandist during the failed attempt by Louis-Napoleon to regain the throne
Coup
Stages a failed coup at Strasburg
Improved Tunnel Shield Installed
A larger improved shield is assembled so excavation of the Thames Tunnel can resume after the long suspension.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Saxony
On the Will in Nature
Schopenhauer publishes On the Will in Nature, relating his metaphysics to contemporary scientific findings.
Engagement to Jenny von Westphalen
Marx becomes secretly engaged to his childhood friend Jenny von Westphalen.
Notebooks on the Transmutation of Species
Publication of "Notebooks on the Transmutation of Species"
Governor
Appointed of Governor of General of India
Marriage
Meets Prince Albert through his father, brother of Victorias uncle Leopold
Birth of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
Birth of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
Box Tunnel
Brunel begins sinking exploratory shafts to examine the geology along the proposed route through Box Hill.
Broad Gauge
Brunel adopts a broad railway gauge of seven feet and one quarter inch for the Great Western Railway.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Construction resumes after renewed commercial confidence brings further investment to the project.
Railway Construction
Large-scale construction begins on Brunel's Great Western Railway between London and Bristol.
Broad-Gauge Bridge Clearances Standardised
Brunel's broad gauge determines the generous track widths and spans required for many early Great Western bridges.
GWR Main-Line Construction Contracts Let
Construction of the London-to-Bristol main line proceeds through multiple major contracts under Brunel's overall engineering direction.
Hanwell Viaduct Works
The viaduct becomes an early showpiece of Brunel's railway engineering.
South Devon Main-Line Survey Completed
Brunel surveys a railway route between Exeter and Plymouth that later becomes the South Devon Railway.
South Wales Railway Engineering
Extends his railway engineering work into industrial South Wales.
Taff Vale Railway Appointment
Is appointed engineer for the Taff Vale Railway project.
Wharncliffe Viaduct Construction
Directs construction of the Wharncliffe Viaduct for the Great Western Railway.
Commander of 11th Hussars
Appointed Commander of the 11th Hussars
Appointment as Minister of Naval Affairs
Kriezis is appointed to oversee the navy and maritime administration.
HMS Terror Arctic Expedition
McClure gains his first polar experience aboard HMS Terror during George Back's difficult Arctic expedition.
Reballion of Rebels in Rio Grande
Supports the state of Rio Grande do Sul against the Brazilian central Government
Birth of Takeaki Enomoto
Birth of Takeaki Enomoto
Mayoral Term
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1828-1836 municipal term.
Mayor of Amsterdam
Begins serving as Mayor of Amsterdam during the 1836-1842 municipal term.
Drama
"The Inspector General", a satire on provincial officials
The Captain's Daughter
Publication of "The Captains Daughter"
Sashka
Publication of "Sashka"
Battle of Luchana
Defeats the Carlists at Luchana
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Marine Propulsion Innovation
Advances efficient marine propulsion through independently driven screw propellers.
Screw Propeller Demonstration
Demonstrates a practical twin-screw propeller for steam-powered vessels.
Nature
Publication of "Nature"
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State of the independent Republic of Texas
Republic of Texas
Appointed Secretary of State of the independent Republic of Texas
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of the Republic of Texas
wPresident of Texas
Tries to win independence for Texas from Mexico. Appointed President of Texas
Capital
The capital of Texas is named after Sam Houston
Houston
The capital of Texas is named after Sam Houston
Independence of Texas
The new President of Texas helps win Texan independence from Mexico
Independence of United States of America
The new President of Texas helps win Texan independence from Mexico