1. On December 28, 1846, the first immigrant wagon train arrived in Willamette Valley, marking the beginning of a historic migration to Oregon that would bring thousands of settlers to the region. The group was led by Jesse Applegate and traveled the Oregon Trail from Missouri to reach their new home in Oregon.

2. In 1903, the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company completed a new line connecting Bend and Portland, providing easier access to Central Oregon and boosting economic development in the region.

3. On December 28, 1927, Oregon Governor Isaac L. Patterson signed into law the nation's first comprehensive outdoor lighting control legislation. The measure aimed to reduce unnecessary lighting and energy consumption, while also preserving natural darkness and promoting wildlife conservation.

4. In 1963, the Oregon Ducks football team defeated SMU 21-14 in the Sun Bowl, marking the first time an Oregon team had won a postseason bowl game. The victory propelled the team to national prominence and helped establish the program as a major player in college football.

5. On December 28, 2010, Mount Hood, Oregon's highest mountain and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, was designated as a National Recreation Area. The designation recognizes the mountain's unique recreational and natural resources, while also helping to protect and preserve them for future generations.