1. On January 7, 1879, the first issue of the Cherokee Advocate was published in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The newspaper was the official publication of the Cherokee Nation and played an important role in documenting the history and culture of the tribe.
2. In 1907, on January 7th, Oklahoma became the 46th state to join the Union. The territory had been established in 1890, and after years of debate and negotiation, the statehood bill was finally signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt.
3. On January 7, 1936, oil was discovered in the town of Healdton, in southern Oklahoma. The discovery led to a boom in the local economy, and Healdton quickly became known as the "Oil Capital of Southern Oklahoma."
4. In 1978, on January 7th, the Oklahoma City Blazers hockey team set a record for the most goals scored in a single Central Hockey League game, defeating the Fort Worth Texans 20-5. The Blazers went on to win the league championship that year.
5. On January 7, 2018, a car accident in Oklahoma City claimed the life of Tonya Horn, wife of Oklahoma State University Head Football Coach Mike Gundy. The accident was a tragic reminder of the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of staying focused while behind the wheel.
5 Fun Facts About January 7 In Oklahoma History
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