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
God's Little Angels Memorial
1st marker: "God's Little Angels" Artist - Elouise DeGiacomo Inspired by God "We Are all Someone's child." 2nd Marker: Shall We Gather Shall we gather at the angel as we bow our head and pray Remembering all the dear souls Gone as we boldly find our way joining hearts and hands with peace and love a sheltered song and praise without any differences or prejudice we strive one day to know, to see, to share. Amen Sincerely Laura Lee Britton Photo and text courtesy of Loretta and Charles Donaghe
Located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
Today in Oklahoma History
Sunday, July 5, 1896
Bill Doolin escapes from jail
The famous outlaw Bill Doolin escapes from an Oklahoma jail after only a few months of captivity. More...
Wednesday, July 5, 1933
Charles Nathaniel Haskell Passes Away
Oklahoma's first Governor, Charles Nathaniel Haskell, passed away on this day in 1933. Charles Nathaniel Haskell , Democrat. Served from 1907 to 1911. Oklahoma's first State Governor was born March 13, 1860, in Putman County, Ohio. He was educated as a lawyer, admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1881, and began practice in Ottawa, Ohio. In 1901, he moved to Muskogee, Indian Territory, where he added to his law practice the promotion of railroads. He was a leader in the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention in 1906. After his term as Governor, from November 16, 1907 to January 9, 1911, he engaged in the oil business. He is buried in Muskogee. more...
Monday, July 5, 1943
Boise City Bombed
Boise City was the only city in the continental United States to be bombed during World War II. The bombing occurred on July 5, 1943, at approximately 12:30 a.m. by a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber. This occurred because pilots performing target practice became disoriented and mistook the lights around the town square as their target. No one was killed in the attack (only practice bombs were used and the square was deserted at the time), but the pilots were embarrassed.
Monday, July 5, 1982
The Failure of Penn Square Bank
Penn Square Bank was a large commercial bank located in the Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City. The bank made its name in high-risk energy loans during the late 1970s and early 1980s Oklahoma and Texas oil boom. As a result, primarily, of irresponsible lending practices, Penn Square Bank failed during July of 1982. Ranks as one of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC's) most publicized, most difficult, and most colorful bank resolutions. more...
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