1. In 1853, the Rogue River Wars officially began in southern Oregon. The conflict lasted until 1856 and was fought between the United States Army and local Native American tribes.
2. In 1865, the Oregon State Senate approved a bill to establish a public school system in the state. This was a significant milestone in the development of education in Oregon.
3. In 1899, the Oregon State Legislature passed a bill to prohibit the sale of cigarettes to minors. This was one of the first laws of its kind in the United States.
4. In 1978, the Oregonians for Life organization was founded. This group advocates for the protection of unborn children and is still active in the state today.
5. In 2006, the Oregon State Senate passed a bill to legalize the use of medical marijuana. This made Oregon one of the first states in the US to allow medical marijuana use.
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