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5 Fun Facts About October 12 In Oklahoma History

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1. In 1917, the first oil well was drilled in the Healdton Oil Field in southern Oklahoma, unleashing an oil boom that would transform the state's economy and make it one of the leading oil producing states in the nation.

2. On October 12, 1931, the Tulsa Race Riot Commission issued its final report, which acknowledged that "white citizens attacked the Negro community of Tulsa without warning or provocation" and recommended reparations for the victims and their descendants.

3. In 1944, Woody Guthrie wrote his iconic folk song "This Land is Your Land" while living in New York City, but the lyrics were inspired by his experiences growing up in Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression.

4. On October 12, 1960, Republican nominee Richard Nixon visited Oklahoma City as part of his presidential campaign against Democrat John F. Kennedy. Nixon's visit drew a large crowd of supporters to Will Rogers World Airport, where he gave a speech highlighting his vision for America's future.

5. In 1979, the Oklahoma City Thunder played its first game as a professional basketball team, then known as the Seattle SuperSonics. The team moved to Oklahoma City in 2008 and has since become a beloved part of the state's sports culture.
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