1. Groundhog Day is celebrated in Oregon on February 2. The legendary Punxsutawney Phil is not the only groundhog predicting the weather as the Oregon Zoo has its own resident groundhog named "Zoo Oracle" who emerges from his burrow to predict the annual weather forecast for the state.

2. February 2, 1848, marks the official end of the Cayuse War in Oregon. This conflict arose between American settlers and the Cayuse Indian Tribe, who were unhappy with white settlers encroaching on their lands. The war ended with the Treaty of Walla Walla and the removal of the Cayuse Indians to reservations.

3. February 2, 1876, saw the dedication of the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. The impressive structure, designed by German architect Clough Williams Ellis, features a distinctive dome that stands over 166 feet tall and dominates the skyline of the capital city.

4. On February 2, 1949, the Oregon State Police officially began its operations. The police department oversees law enforcement activities across the state of Oregon and has a rich history of working to keep the public safe.

5. February 2, 1986, was the date of the infamous collapse of the Oregon State Penitentiary Dome. The collapse resulted in the deaths of two prison workers and was caused by the buildup of snow and ice on the structure's roof. The incident led to a series of reforms and changes in the management of the state's prison system.