1. In 1855, the Rogue River Indian War began in Oregon as a result of clashes between Native American tribes and European-American settlements. The conflict lasted for several years and resulted in the forced relocation of many Native Americans to reservations.

2. On March 26, 1906, the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company's steamship, the SS Governor, collided with a tugboat on the Willamette River in Portland. The accident resulted in the death of 6 people and the destruction of a portion of the Morrison Street Bridge.

3. In 1934, the first Rose Festival princess was crowned in Portland. The Rose Festival has been a beloved tradition in Oregon since its inception in 1907, and the queen and her court continue to be a highlight of the event each year.

4. On March 26, 1964, the Great Alaska earthquake struck, causing a tsunami that affected the coast of Oregon and many other states. The wave caused significant damage to the harbors and fishing communities along the coast.

5. In 1986, Oregon became the first state in the nation to pass a bottle bill, requiring a deposit on all beverage containers sold in the state. The law has been highly successful in reducing litter and increasing recycling rates, and many other states have since implemented similar programs.