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Jan 1, 1543
Explorers
The first Europeans to visit Oregon were Spanish explorers. -
Jan 1, 1579
Sir Francis Drake
English exploer Sir Francis Drake, dicovers the Oregon coast. -
Pierre de la Verendrye
Pierre de la Verendrye a French explorer, lead the first known Euro-American journey in Oregon. -
Oregon becomes a territory
Oregon becomes the 33rd state. -
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Modoc War
The Modoc War was between the Native American Modoc tribe and the United States Army in sourthern Oregon. -
Capital on fire
Fire destroyed state capital building. -
Barbara Roberts
Barbara Roberts elected first women governer in Oregon. She got reelected in 1988. She helped out the community and helping out handicapped children.
