1. On December 10, 1846, the Oregon Treaty was signed, which established the boundary between British North America and the United States. This treaty led to Oregon becoming a territory of the United States in 1848.
2. The Oregon State Capitol building was dedicated on December 10, 1938. The building's design was inspired by the shape of Mount Hood, and it features beautiful art deco and New Deal-era artwork.
3. In 1976, a severe ice storm hit the Portland area on December 10, causing widespread damage and leaving thousands without power for several days. The storm was caused by a rare combination of cold air from Canada and moist air from the Pacific Ocean.
4. December 10 is also Human Rights Day, which is celebrated around the world. In Oregon, human rights have been a topic of discussion and legislation for many years, with various civil rights movements, including the LGBTQ+ rights movement, gaining significant traction in the state.
5. In 2014, on December 10, a federal judge ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in Oregon, striking down the state's constitutional ban on gay marriage. This ruling came just months after a similar ruling in neighboring Idaho, and helped pave the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide.
5 Fun Facts About December 10 In Oregon History
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