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Oklahoma's Historical Timeline

By Quinn4-D
  • Jan 24, 1541

    Fransisco Vasquez De Cornado

    Fransisco Vasquez De Cornado
    Franscisco Vasquez De Cornado, an explorer searched Oklahoma for gold.

  • French Explorer

    French Explorer
    A French Explorer, Bernard De La Harpe explored Oklahoma.

  • Oklahoma City becomes the 46th state!

    Oklahoma City becomes the 46th state!
    Oklahoma became the 46th state! The state capital also changed from Gunthrie to Oklahoma City.

  • The New Oilfield

    The New Oilfield
    An oilfield was discovered near Oklahoma City.

  • A Duststorm

    A Duststorm
    A Duststorm occoured. Many Oklahomans moved west for jobs.

  • 5 Medals

    5 Medals
    Oklahoman, Shannon Miller won 5 gynastics medals.

  • Huge Bomb

    Huge Bomb
    A huge bomb killed 168 people in the Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

  • The Tornado

    The Tornado
    A horrible tornado went through Oklahoma City, and 42 people died.

  • 100 years

    100 years
    Oklahoma celebrated 100 years of statehood.