1. In 1859, on January 14th, Oregon became the 33rd state of the United States. It is also known as the Beaver State.

2. On January 14, 1914, the Oregon Historical Society was founded. It is the oldest continuously operating statewide historical society in the country and has a vast collection of artifacts and archives related to the history of Oregon.

3. In 1951, on January 14th, the Columbia River Highway, which connected Portland to The Dalles, was officially decommissioned. The scenic route, which was once considered one of the most beautiful drives in the country, was replaced by the modern-day Interstate 84.

4. The Tillamook Burn, a series of devastating wildfires that ravaged the Tillamook State Forest in the mid-20th century, began on January 14, 1951. The fires burned for six years and destroyed nearly 350,000 acres of forest before finally being extinguished in 1957.

5. On January 14, 1981, the Oregon State Capitol underwent a major renovation that lasted over two years. The $58 million project included seismic upgrades, enhanced public accessibility, and the restoration of the Capitol's historic interior and exterior features.