1. Statehood Day
August 15th is celebrated as Statehood Day in Oregon, marking the day the state was admitted to the Union in 1859. The day is celebrated with parades, picnics, and other patriotic events across the state.

2. The Chetco Bar Fire
On August 15, 2017, the Chetco Bar Fire broke out in southwestern Oregon. The wildfire burned for over three months, destroying nearly 200,000 acres of land before it was finally contained.

3. The Oregon Trail
August 15th marked an important day for pioneers traveling along the Oregon Trail in the mid-1800s. On this day in 1846, the first wagon train successfully traveled the entire Oregon Trail, opening up the way for thousands of settlers to follow in the coming years.

4. The Pendleton Round-Up
The Pendleton Round-Up, one of the oldest rodeos in the country, takes place in Pendleton, Oregon each September. The event was first held on August 15, 1910, and it has since become an annual tradition that draws rodeo fans from all over the world.

5. The Oregon Vortex
The Oregon Vortex, a mysterious area in southern Oregon where the laws of physics seem to be distorted, is open to the public year-round. On August 15, 1950, the first visitors were allowed to explore the vortex, which has been the subject of countless scientific studies and investigations over the years.