1836 was a leap year, so the seventh day of the siege fell on February 29. Since there’s no February 29 in 2017, we’re sharing a double dose of history today. On This Day in Alamo History – February 29, 1836 On the seventh day of the siege, Santa Anna sends troops toward Goliad to intercept Texian reinforcements reportedly being brought by Fannin. Mexican troops are also positioned east of the Alamo, completing the encirclement of the besieged garrison. Evidence indicates an informal truce compl

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