1. The State of Oklahoma was officially established on July 5, 1907, making it the 46th state in the United States.
2. One of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in Oklahoma history occurred on July 5, 1970. The F5-rated tornadoes struck several towns in central Oklahoma, killing 27 people and injuring hundreds more.
3. In 1947, a UFO crash reportedly occurred in Roswell, New Mexico, but many people believe that some of the wreckage was actually recovered in Oklahoma near the town of Aztec. On July 5, 1947, a local newspaper reported that "Aztec, N.M. Is Site of New Flying Saucer Crash".
4. July 5, 1950, was a tragic day for the town of Grandfield, Oklahoma, when a flash flood swept through the community, killing nine people and destroying many homes and buildings.
5. In 1963, Oklahoma City hosted its first major league baseball game as the Kansas City Athletics played against the Los Angeles Angels. The game was held on July 5 and was the first major league game ever played in the state of Oklahoma.
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