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Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis
The Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis commemorates the day in 2013 when Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the first to take the name Francis.
San Jacinto Day
San Jacinto Day is a Texas state holiday to commemorate the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, a pivotal event during the Texas Revolution. This decisive victory over Mexican forces led to Texas gaining independence from Mexico and the establishment of the Republic of Texas.