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5 Fun Facts About October 11 In Oklahoma History

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1. On October 11, 1890, the University of Oklahoma was established through an act of the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature. The first classes began in November of that year.

2. In 1975, Oklahoma City native Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Mantle played his entire 18-year career for the New York Yankees, helping them win seven World Series championships.

3. On October 11, 1928, the Crystal Theatre opened in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The theater, which seated 1,000 people, was known for its elaborate interior design and hosted many famous musicians and actors over the years.

4. In 1984, the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team played their inaugural game as the Seattle SuperSonics. The team was purchased by an Oklahoma businessman in 2006 and moved to Oklahoma City in 2008.

5. On October 11, 1944, American aviator and war hero General Claire Chennault visited Tulsa, Oklahoma to address a group of businessmen. Chennault was the leader of the "Flying Tigers," a group of American pilots who fought against Japanese forces in China during World War II.
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