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5 Fun Facts About November 19 In Oklahoma History

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1. In 1863, the Battle of Honey Springs took place near Rentiesville, Oklahoma. This was a significant battle in the Civil War, as it resulted in a Union victory and allowed them to gain control of Indian Territory (now Oklahoma).

2. In 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state in the United States. This followed years of debate and controversy over the land's status as Indian Territory and attempts to force its incorporation as a single state alongside Oklahoma Territory.

3. In 1910, the Davis-Duncan shootout occurred in Ada, Oklahoma. Two lawmen, Deputy U.S. Marshal Wiley Lynn and Chickasaw Lighthorse policeman Sam Robinson, were killed in a confrontation with fugitive Bill Doolin and his gang. The shootout is remembered as one of the most violent incidents in Oklahoma's Wild West history.

4. In 1938, the first televised basketball game in history was broadcast from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The game featured the University of Pittsburgh against Fordham University and was broadcast on station W2XBS (now WNBC). Although not directly related to Oklahoma, the historic broadcast would influence the development of sports broadcasting and have an impact on Oklahoma's own sports culture.

5. In 2011, several counties in Oklahoma were hit by a major wildfire that claimed two lives and destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures. The fires, which raged for weeks, were some of the worst in Oklahoma's history and prompted a statewide emergency response. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by wildfires in the state's often-dry climate.
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