1. In 1907, the state of Oklahoma was officially admitted to the Union. This followed years of territorial status and a constitutional convention that had been held the previous year. January 24 is now celebrated as Statehood Day in Oklahoma.

2. In 1935, the first radio station in Oklahoma City, WKY (now KFOR), began broadcasting. The station quickly became a popular source of news and entertainment, and its call letters were said to stand for "We Know You."

3. On January 24, 1965, the Beatles played a concert at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City. It was part of their legendary American tour that year, and they were reportedly greeted by thousands of screaming fans at the airport.

4. In 1975, a deadly tornado struck the town of Morris, Oklahoma, killing three people and injuring dozens more. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak that had affected much of the southern United States that day.

5. In 2013, the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team won their 10th consecutive game, setting a franchise record. The streak helped solidify the team's position as one of the top contenders in the NBA that season.