Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is a part of the Western U.S., with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. The western boundary is formed by the Pacific Ocean.
Some of the key events about Oregon
- 1847A measles epidemic decimated the Native American population in the Willamette Valley
- 1855The Rogue River Wars resulted in the forced relocation of Native American tribes
- 1859Oregon was admitted as the 33rd state of the United States
- 1887A fire destroyed much of Portland's business district
- 1903The Heppner Flood killed over 200 people, making it Oregon's deadliest natural disaster
- 1905Portland hosted the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, showcasing the state's progress
- 1933Construction of the Bonneville Dam began, providing hydroelectric power and improving navigation on the Columbia River
- 1933A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Coos Bay, causing significant damage
- 1940Completion of the Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, a National Historic Landmark
- 1948The city of Vanport was destroyed by a catastrophic flood
- 1962The Columbus Day Storm caused widespread destruction and 38 deaths in Oregon
- 1967The Oregon Beach Bill was passed, ensuring public access to all of Oregon's beaches
- 1971Oregon became the first state to pass a bottle bill, promoting recycling and reducing litter
- 1973Oregon implemented the nation's first statewide urban growth boundary system
- 1980The eruption of Mount St. Helens devastated surrounding areas and killed 57 people
- 1994Oregon became the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide through the Death with Dignity Act
- 2002The Biscuit Fire burned nearly 500,000 acres, becoming Oregon's largest wildfire in recorded history
- 2007Oregon passed the Renewable Portfolio Standard, requiring large utilities to acquire a percentage of their electricity from renewable sources
- 2015Oregon became one of the first states to implement automatic voter registration
- 2020Unprecedented wildfires burned over 1 million acres across Oregon, destroying thousands of homes
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