1. On August 3, 1912, the Oregon State Fair opened its doors for the first time in its new location in Salem. This was the first time the fair was held at the permanent location where it still takes place today.

2. August 3, 1923, marks an important date in Oregon's transportation history. It was on this day that the historic Columbia River Highway officially opened to the public. This was the first scenic highway in the United States, and it helped to popularize automobile tourism in the Pacific Northwest.

3. August 3, 1959, saw the opening of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. This annual event is still held to this day and is one of the largest and most prestigious theater festivals in the country.

4. On August 3, 1984, the Portland Trail Blazers signed a young guard named Clyde Drexler to his first professional contract. Drexler would go on to become one of the greatest players in Blazers history, leading the team to two NBA Finals appearances and winning an Olympic gold medal with Team USA.

5. Finally, August 3, 2017, was a historic day for Oregon's education system. On this day, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 2016 into law, which made Oregon the first state in the country to offer tuition-free community college to all full-time students. This landmark legislation has helped to make higher education more accessible and affordable for thousands of Oregonians.