1. Oregon officially became a state on July 1, 1859. The state was admitted to the Union as the 33rd state, and celebrations took place throughout the state to mark the occasion.
2. In 1913, the first automobile speed limit in Oregon went into effect on July 1. The limit was 25 miles per hour, and was later increased to 30 miles per hour in 1931.
3. On July 1, 1970, the Oregon Bottle Bill went into effect, becoming the first statewide bottle deposit program in the United States. The bill requires a five-cent deposit on many beverage containers, and has helped reduce litter and increase recycling rates in the state.
4. In 1984, the Oregon State Legislature passed the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, making Oregon the first state in the country to allow physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. The law went into effect on July 1, 1997, and has been a controversial topic in the state ever since.
5. On July 1, 2015, Oregon became the fourth state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana. The law allows adults over the age of 21 to possess and consume marijuana, and has generated significant revenue for the state through taxes and licensing fees.
5 Fun Facts About July 1 In Oregon History
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