On This Day in Alamo History – February 24, 1836 During the second day of the siege, James Bowie falls ill & Alamo commander William B. Travis writes an impassioned plea for help. Follow the Alamo’s social media for a day-by-day overview of the events of the siege and battle of the Alamo. Visit www.thealamo.org for a full schedule of events to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the 1836 siege and battle. | The Alamo