Timeline October 1835

Events in October 1835 6

• 1835 Darwin visits the Galápagos Islands Observations during the voyage of the Beagle Charles Darwin spent five weeks surveying the Galápagos Islands aboard HMS Beagle, studying the islands' distinctive finches, tortoises, and other wildlife. These observations later became central evidence in his theory of evolution by natural selection.
• 1835 – 1836 University of Bonn Begins law studies, joins student life In 1835, Marx enrolled at the University of Bonn to study law, following his father's wishes. He joined the Trier Tavern Club and became involved in student drinking societies, even fighting a duel, which worried his father. His grades suffered amid the distractions of student life, prompting his father to transfer him to the more serious academic environment of the University of Berlin the following year.
• 1835 Battle of Gonzales Opening battle of the Texas Revolution Texan settlers refused to surrender a small cannon to Mexican troops near Gonzales, Texas, under the slogan "Come and Take It." The skirmish was the first armed clash of the Texas Revolution against Mexico.
• 1835 – 1921 Camille Saint-Saëns French Romantic composer French composer of the Carnival of the Animals, Organ Symphony and the opera Samson et Dalila. One of the most versatile composers of the 19th century.
• 1835 Siege of Béxar Texan forces capture San Antonio from Mexican troops Texan volunteer forces besieged the Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Béxar for nearly two months. The siege ended when General Martín Perfecto de Cos surrendered the town, a major early victory for the Texas Revolution.
• 1835 Samuel Colt patents the revolving pistol Patent for a practical revolver mechanism Samuel Colt obtained a British patent for his revolving-cylinder firearm design, followed by a US patent the next year. The invention led to the founding of Colt's manufacturing company and transformed small-arms design.