1. In 1855, the Treaty of Middle Oregon was signed, establishing a reservation for the Grand Ronde tribes in western Oregon.

2. On October 19, 1872, the University of Oregon was officially established in Eugene, Oregon.

3. The first pulp mill in Oregon began operation on October 19, 1889, in Salem, creating a new industry that would bring significant economic growth to the state.

4. In 1931, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival was founded in Ashland, Oregon, offering performances of plays by William Shakespeare and other great playwrights.

5. On October 19, 1987, a major storm known as the Columbus Day Storm hit the Pacific Northwest, causing widespread damage and power outages, and is still considered one of the most powerful storms to hit the region.