1. On January 13, 1897, the Cherokee Outlet was opened for settlement, allowing thousands of homesteaders to claim land in what is now north-central Oklahoma.
2. In 1932, Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray declared a "day of prayer" on January 13, asking citizens to pray for the state's economic recovery during the Great Depression.
3. On January 13, 1978, a major winter storm hit Oklahoma, dumping up to 17 inches of snow in some areas and causing widespread power outages.
4. In 1999, Oklahoma state senator Gene Stipe announced his resignation on January 13, amid allegations of campaign finance violations and corruption.
5. On January 13, 2019, the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-112 in a home game, with Thunder player Paul George scoring a career-high 47 points.
5 Fun Facts About January 13 In Oklahoma History
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