1. In 1894, the first newspaper to be published in the town of Wilbur, Oregon was printed on September 10th. The Wilbur Register was a weekly newspaper that covered local news, politics, and community events.

2. On September 10, 1913, the Oregon State Fair opened in Salem, showcasing the best in agriculture, livestock, and technology. The fair has continued to be held annually, with the exception of a brief period during World War II.

3. In 1963, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation in central Oregon were granted permission to build a hydroelectric power plant on the Deschutes River. The Pelton Round Butte Dam would benefit Oregon's energy industry and represent a turning point in Native American sovereignty over natural resources.

4. September 10, 1971 marked the opening of the Eugene Public Library, which would soon become one of the largest and busiest public libraries in Oregon. The library's collection has grown to over 500,000 items, and its buildings have undergone several expansions and renovations over the years.

5. In 2011, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that a baker in Gresham, Oregon could not refuse to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple on the grounds of religious beliefs. The decision was a landmark moment in the state's ongoing debate over LGBTQ+ rights and religious freedom.