1. The Oklahoma City bombing occurred on April 14, 1995. Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more.
2. In 1934, a violent tornado outbreak swept across Oklahoma, Texas, and surrounding states on April 14-15. The outbreak produced dozens of tornadoes and caused extensive damage and loss of life.
3. On April 14, 1945, just days before the end of World War II in Europe, a B-24 bomber crashed on takeoff from the Ardmore Army Air Field in southern Oklahoma. All 10 crew members were killed.
4. The Oklahoma State Capitol was dedicated on April 14, 1917, after four years of construction. The building, located in Oklahoma City, is still in use today and is the home of the state's executive and legislative branches.
5. In 1997, Oklahoma became the first state to adopt a "Right-to-Work" law on April 14. This law prohibits employers from requiring employees to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment.
5 Fun Facts About April 14 In Oklahoma History
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