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