On 22 February 1847, began the Battle of Buena Vista of the Mexican-American War.[1] The Mexican forces, led by General Santa Anna, outnumber the American forces three to one.[2] When Santa Anna asked for surrender, the leader of the U.S. forces, General Zachary Taylor, supposedly replied, “Tell him to go to hell”.[3] Somehow, the U.S. defensive rifle forces and superior artillery had the Mexican forces withdrawing by 5 in the evening.[5]
Can anyone tell me what other significant event happen on February 22 in U.S. history?
[1] “Battle of Buena Vista begins,” History.com Editors, HISTORY (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-buena-vista-begins : accessed 22 February 2021).
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.