1. 1788 - Oregon's First Recorded Thanksgiving
November 21, 1788 marked Oregon's first recorded Thanksgiving. The feast was held by traders with the Columbia Fur Company on the Columbia River.

2. 1844 - The Champoeg Meeting
A significant event in Oregon history, the Champoeg Meeting was held on May 2, 1843. A follow-up meeting was held on November 21, 1844. At these meetings, settlers created a provisional government, independent of the government of the United States, and elected officials to run it.

3. 1885 - The Execution of Two Murderers
On November 21, 1885, two murderers were executed in Salem. Albert Mansfield killed his wife in 1883, and Joseph Kimball killed his father in 1884. They were hanged together in what is now known as Salem's Bush Pasture Park.

4. 1906 - Governor George Chamberlain Takes Office
On November 21, 1906, George Chamberlain was inaugurated as the Governor of Oregon. Chamberlain went on to serve two terms as Governor, during which he focused on improving infrastructure, promoting education and healthcare, and advocating for women's suffrage.

5. 1974 - The Establishment of the Oregon Country Fair
The first Oregon Country Fair was held on November 21, 1974 in Veneta, just outside of Eugene. The Fair has become an annual tradition, featuring music, art, crafts, and food, and is attended by thousands of people each year. Proceeds from the Fair go to support local community organizations.