1. In 1923, the city of Eugene hosted its first-ever Independence Day Celebration, which was a week of festivities and events leading up to July 4th.

2. On July 7, 1937, the city of Portland celebrated Tercentenary Day, marking 300 years since the landing of English explorers in North America. The day was filled with parades, historical reenactments, and fireworks displays.

3. In 1969, the Oregon Legislature passed the State's first hate crimes law, on July 7th. This law prohibited any person from causing physical injury or property damage to another person based on their race, religion, or sexual orientation.

4. On July 7, 1981, the Oregon State Senate voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the United States Constitution. The ERA was designed to ensure that women would have the same legal rights as men, but it was ultimately not ratified by enough states to become part of the Constitution.

5. In 2015, July 7th was declared "Oregon Chocolate Day" by Governor Kate Brown. This day celebrates the state's thriving chocolate industry and encourages Oregonians to indulge in their favorite chocolate treats.