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Saturday, June 02, 2012

Today in Oklahoma History

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1920 - National Defense Act of 1920 Forms 45th Infantry Division
Following World War I, the National Defense Act of 1920 created the authority to form the 45th Infantry Division from the four states of Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. The division was organized in 1923, and Oklahoma members camped together for the first time at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in 1924. more...
Friday, June 04, 1920

1937 - First Shopping Cart
The first shopping cart was introduced by Sylvan Goldman in Oklahoma City more...
Friday, June 04, 1937

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Oklahoma Fact of the Day

The world's first installed parking meter was in Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935. Carl C. Magee, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is generally credited with originating the parking meter. He filed for a patent for a "coin controlled parking meter" on May 13, 1935.
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Historic Place of the Day

Dave Blue Trading Post
Dave Blue Trading Post Located 1 mil. S of here on the Chisholm Cattle Trail, also called Arbuckle Cattle Trail, Blue hired Cherokees and Creeks to kill wild buffalo in early 1870's and to deliver the hides to Atoke for shipment east.
Located in Cleveland County

Ghost Town of the Day

Talala
The Talala Post Office was established June 23, 1899. Talala was named for Captain John Talala of the 3rd Regiment, Indian Home Guard and a prominent Cherokee
Located in Rogers County

Cemetery of the Day

Cordell
Located in Washita County

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