1. On November 3, 1914, Oregon became the first state to adopt a law that limited the number of working hours in a day to eight.
2. On November 3, 1918, the Spanish flu pandemic reached Oregon and led to the closure of schools and public gatherings in an effort to contain the spread of the disease.
3. November 3, 1992, marked the election of Barbara Roberts as the first female Governor of Oregon.
4. On November 3, 1998, Oregon became the first U.S. state to legalize physician-assisted suicide with the passage of the Death with Dignity Act.
5. Oregon State University's Reser Stadium was officially dedicated on November 3, 1956, with a football game against the University of Idaho. The stadium is named in honor of the Reser family, who have been longtime supporters of OSU athletics.
5 Fun Facts About November 3 In Oregon History
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