Births on April 20

Eli Whitney Blake, Jr.

Born on April 20, 1836

Eli Whitney Blake, Jr., American scientist and academic (d. 1895)

Eli Whitney Blake Jr. (April 20, 1836 – October 1, 1895) was an American scientist. His father and namesake was an inventor and partner of the Blake Brothers manufacturing firm. The origin of the name Eli Whitney comes from Blake senior's uncle Eli Whitney, who changed the face of the cotton industry with the invention of the cotton gin.

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Events on 1836

23 Feb

Siege of the Alamo
Texas Revolution: The Siege of the Alamo (prelude to the Battle of the Alamo) begins in San Antonio, Texas.
25 Feb

Colt Firearms
Samuel Colt is granted a United States patent for the Colt revolver.
6 Mar

Battle of the Alamo
Texas Revolution: Battle of the Alamo - After a thirteen-day siege by an army of 3,000 Mexican troops, the 187 Texas volunteers, including frontiersman Davy Crockett and colonel Jim Bowie, defending the Alamo are killed and the fort is captured.
21 Apr

Battle of San Jacinto
Texas Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto: Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
22 Apr

Battle of San Jacinto
Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston identify Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna among the captives of the battle when one of his fellow captives mistakenly gives away his identity.

Births on April 20

Eli Whitney Blake, Jr.

Born on April 20, 1836

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Events on 1836

Siege of the Alamo

Colt Firearms

Battle of the Alamo

Battle of San Jacinto

Battle of San Jacinto