1. In 1861, the first edition of the Oregon-based newspaper, Eugene Weekly, was published. The paper continues to be published weekly to this day, making it the oldest continuously publishing newspaper in Oregon.

2. In 1926, the SS El Lago, a British cargo ship, ran aground on the south jetty of the Columbia River. The crew was able to escape unharmed, but the ship remains at the bottom of the river to this day, serving as a popular diving spot for adventurous scuba divers.

3. On October 26, 1942, the last known passenger pigeon died in the Oregon Zoo. The extinction of the species is often attributed to overhunting and habitat destruction, making it an important reminder of the importance of conservation efforts.

4. In 1973, the Oregon Ducks football team played their first game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. The stadium has since undergone numerous renovations and remains the home of the Oregon Ducks football team.

5. On October 26, 1994, the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers played their first game at the newly built Rose Garden Arena, now known as Moda Center. The stadium has hosted numerous concerts and events in addition to being the home of the Trail Blazers, and is considered to be one of the premier arenas in the Pacific Northwest.