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5 Fun Facts About September 25 In Oklahoma History
1. In 1907, the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention was held in Guthrie on September 25 and approved the state's first constitution. This constitution was approved by the people of Oklahoma in November of that same year and officially made Oklahoma the 46th state in the United States. 2. On September 25,...
5 Fun Facts About July 30 In Oklahoma History
1. In 1903, the town of Carnegie, Oklahoma was established. Named after wealthy industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the town was located in the heart of Carnegie's oil fields. 2. On July 30, 1932, the first oil well was drilled in the town of Mannford, Oklahoma. The well produced oil at a...
5 Fun Facts About July 5 In Oklahoma History
1. The State of Oklahoma was officially established on July 5, 1907, making it the 46th state in the United States. 2. One of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in Oklahoma history occurred on July 5, 1970. The F5-rated tornadoes struck several towns in central Oklahoma, killing 27 people and injuring...
5 Fun Facts About March 4 In Ohio History
1. Ohio Became a State: On March 4, 1803, Ohio officially became a state in the United States of America. It was the first state to join the Union that was located west of the Appalachian Mountains. 2. Prohibition Ended: March 4, 1933, marked the end of Prohibition in Ohio....
5 Fun Facts About January 21 In Ohio History
1. In 1818, Ohio became the first state to enact laws for regulating insurance companies, giving the state superintendent of insurance authority to regulate the industry and protect consumers. 2. On January 21, 1873, the Cincinnati Germania, a popular German-language newspaper, published its first edition. The newspaper played an important...
5 Fun Facts About January 6 In Ohio History
1. Ohio Became a State on January 6, 1803 January 6th marks the the anniversary of Ohio becoming the 17th state of the United States. After being a part of the Northwest Territory for several years, the State of Ohio officially gained statehood in 1803. 2. The First Ohio Penitentiary...
5 Fun Facts About December 26 In Ohio History
1. The Ohio State Buckeyes Football Team won their first National Title on December 26, 1942, after defeating the University of Georgia 20-9 in the Rose Bowl game. This win marked a historic moment for the Buckeyes, as it was their first national championship in the program's history. 2. On...
5 Fun Facts About December 11 In Ohio History
1. On December 11, 1805, the Treaty of Fort Industry was signed between representatives of the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, and Seneca tribes and the United States government. The treaty ceded large portions of land in Ohio to the U.S. in exchange for a reservation and annual payments. 2. The Cleveland...
5 Fun Facts About November 5 In Ohio History
1. The first public library opened in Ohio on November 5, 1809. The Chillicothe Library Society was established, and it became the first library in the state to provide books for public use. 2. On November 5, 1912, Ohio became the first state to adopt the initiative and referendum process....
5 Fun Facts About October 29 In Ohio History
1. In 1813, American forces commanded by Gen. William Henry Harrison defeated a British and Native American army at the Battle of the Thames, near present-day Chatham, Ontario. The victory, which came during the War of 1812, helped to secure Ohio's northwest frontier and open up the region for settlement....
5 Fun Facts About October 12 In Ohio History
1. In 1833, the first Ohio State Fair was held in Cincinnati. A commission was appointed to organize the fair after the Ohio Board of Agriculture requested a state fair be held to promote agriculture in the state. The event attracted over 50,000 people who came to see exhibits showcasing...
5 Fun Facts About October 5 In Ohio History
1. In 1829, the Ohio and Erie Canal was officially opened, connecting Lake Erie to the Ohio River. The canal made transportation easier and more efficient, leading to the growth and development of several cities along its route. 2. On October 5, 1944, the Cleveland Indians won their first World...