A major historical event that occurred at the Alamo in 1836 was a pivotal battle during the Texas Revolution. Texan rebels, seeking independence from Mexican rule, fortified the Alamo, a former mission in San Antonio. In February and early March, a small group of Texan defenders, including notable figures like James Bowie and Davy Crockett, held out against the much larger Mexican army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The siege ultimately ended in defeat for the Texans on March 6, resulting in the deaths of most defenders. However, the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" sparked greater support for Texan independence, leading to victory later that year.