1. On December 29, 1890, the Battle of Wounded Knee occurred in South Dakota, which marked the end of the American Indian Wars in Oklahoma and across the country.
2. In 1903, famed Oklahoma politician Robert S. Kerr was born in the town of Ada. Kerr went on to become Governor of Oklahoma and later served as a member of the United States Senate.
3. On December 29, 1929, the Oklahoma State Capitol building was completed after two years of construction. The Art Deco style building is now a National Historic Landmark.
4. On this day in 1947, Oklahoma City experienced a severe ice storm that caused widespread power outages and damage to trees and structures.
5. In 1999, Oklahoma quarterback Josh Heupel won the Walter Camp Award, given annually to the best college football player in the country. Heupel led the Sooners to a national championship in 2000.
5 Fun Facts About December 29 In Oklahoma History
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