1928 Death Salvador Diaz Miron, Mexicans poet, dies 1847 Event U.S. under General Scott defeat Mexicans at Battle of Molino del Rey 1847 Event Battle of Buena Vista Mexico; Zachary Taylor defeats Mexicans 1847 Event 1,500 New Mexican Indians and Mexicans defeated by U.S. Col Price 1836 Event 3,000 Mexicans beat 182 Texans at the Alamo, after 13 day fight 1836 Event 3,000 Mexicans attack 182 Texans at Alamo, lasts 13 days
