1. On April 29, 1850, the first newspaper in Oregon, The Oregon Spectator, was published in Oregon City. The paper was edited by Samuel Thurston and was instrumental in shaping public opinion and advocating for statehood.

2. In 1865, on April 29, the Oregon State Legislature passed a bill establishing the Oregon State Agricultural College, which is now known as Oregon State University. The college was created to provide practical education in agriculture and the mechanical arts.

3. On April 29, 1903, the first car was registered in Oregon. It was owned by Henry L. Pittock, the publisher of a Portland newspaper. In the years that followed, the automobile would transform transportation in Oregon and the nation.

4. On April 29, 1912, the steamship Titanic sank off the coast of Newfoundland. Among the passengers were several Oregonians, including a newlywed couple from Portland. The tragedy had a profound impact on the world and changed the way ships were built and operated.

5. In 1970, on April 29, the first Earth Day was celebrated across the nation, including in Oregon. Thousands of people gathered in Portland to raise awareness about environmental issues and advocate for conservation and sustainability. Today, Earth Day is celebrated around the world as a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet.