1. Oregon Admission Day: On August 2, 1859, President James Buchanan signed a proclamation admitting Oregon as the 33rd state of the Union. This day is now celebrated as Oregon Admission Day and is a state holiday in Oregon.

2. The Tillamook Burn: On August 2, 1933, a massive forest fire broke out in the Tillamook Forest in Oregon. The fire burned for over a month, destroying more than 250,000 acres of timberland. The Tillamook Burn was the largest forest fire in Oregon's history at the time.

3. World War II Shipbuilding: During World War II, the Kaiser Shipyard in Portland, Oregon, was one of the largest shipbuilding facilities in the country. On August 2, 1945, the shipyard launched its 437th Liberty ship, the SS West Nohno, which was named for a Native American tribe in eastern Oregon.

4. Mount Hood Tragedy: On August 2, 1986, a group of 13 climbers attempted to summit Mount Hood, Oregon's highest peak. A severe storm rolled in, and the climbers were trapped on the mountain; only three of them survived. This tragedy spurred changes in the way rescues are conducted on Mount Hood.

5. Oregon Brewers Festival: The Oregon Brewers Festival is an annual event held in Portland, Oregon, that celebrates the state's craft beer industry. The festival first took place on August 2, 1988, and has since grown to become one of the largest beer festivals in the country.