10/02/1867
- 10/06/1867
A Gulf of Mexico hurricane causes heavy damage along the Texas and Louisiana coastlines. Crime/Disasters
03/28/1846
General Taylor leads American troops into the disputed border area, across from the Mexican town of Matamoros Military/Violent
05/18/1846
General Taylor's forces occupy Matamoros Battles/Soldiers
12/06/1866
In Brownsville, Texas, General Philip Sheridan removes General John Sedgwick from his command. US/the World
12/01/1866
On the Mexican border, the U.S. Army forces the surrender of Matamoros to Juarez-backed troops. US/the World
11/24/1866
On the Mexican border, U.S. Army troops make a brief incursion into Matamoras US/the World
08/17/1866
President Johnson proclaims the U.S. will not honor Imperial Mexico's blockade of rebel Matamoras. US/the World
