1. On July 10, 1947, a mysterious object crashed on a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico, leading to rumors of a UFO crash. While not directly related to Oklahoma, the incident sparked a renewed interest in UFOs and garnered attention from Oklahomans who claimed to have witnessed similar phenomena.

2. Oklahoma became the 46th state in the United States on November 16, 1907, but the territory was officially named "Oklahoma" on July 10, 1890. Prior to this, the region was referred to as "Indian Territory" and "Oklahoma Territory," both of which were merged to form the state of Oklahoma.

3. On July 10, 1973, a massive tornado struck the town of Yale, Oklahoma, leaving nine dead and 150 injured. The tornado was one of the deadliest in Oklahoma history and caused extensive damage to the town.

4. Oklahoma native Woody Guthrie, famous for his folk songs and activism, was born on July 14, 1912. To honor his legacy, the Woody Guthrie Center was opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2013.

5. In 1943, the U.S. government established the Tulsa Army Air Field, which served as a bomber training facility during World War II. The airfield was eventually renamed Tulsa International Airport and continues to serve as a major transportation hub for the region.