Exploring Oklahoma History
We're Here to Explore the Great State of Oklahoma, to Remember Those Who Came Before Us, and Learn the Lessons of Oklahoma's Past Together.
Oklahoma Historic Place of the Day
Jefferson County Courthouse
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, added 1984 #84003065
Located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma.
Today in Oklahoma History
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Sunday, February 3, 1889
Belle Starr murdered in Oklahoma
The outlaw Belle Starr is killed when an unknown assailant fatally wounds the famous "Bandit Queen" with two shotgun blasts from behind. More...
Monday, February 3, 1964
Oklahoma City Sonic Boom Tests
The Oklahoma City sonic boom tests, also known as Operation Bongo II, refer to a controversial experiment in which 1,253 sonic booms were unleashed on Oklahoma City, Oklahoma over a period of six months in 1964. The experiment ran from February 3 through July 29 inclusive, intended to quantify the effects of transcontinental supersonic transport (SST) aircraft on a city. more...
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