Pivotal Events in Oklahoma History

1830: Indian Removal Act → Trail of Tears brings Five Tribes to Indian Territory.
1889: Land Run opens Unassigned Lands; Oklahoma Territory created.
1907: Statehood (46th) – Indian + Oklahoma Territories merge.
1921: Tulsa Race Massacre – Greenwood ("Black Wall Street") destroyed.
1930s: Dust Bowl devastates farms; "Okie" migration.
1945: WWII ends; OKC native Capt. Robert S. Johnson only U.S. death in Japan bombing.
1963: JFK assassination; Gov. Bellmon first to Dallas.
1995: Oklahoma City Bombing – 168 dead, Murrah Building destroyed.
2001: 9/11; Todd Beamer (OKC) on Flight 93.
2013: Moore EF5 tornado – 24 dead, massive destruction.

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