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5 Fun Facts About November 29 In Oklahoma History

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1. In 1906, Oklahoma became the 46th state of the United States. The state was formed from Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory, and the capital was established in Oklahoma City.

2. In 1946, the Central Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak occurred on November 29. It was one of the deadliest and most destructive tornado outbreaks in Oklahoma history, with 33 confirmed tornadoes and 55 fatalities.

3. On November 29, 1969, the University of Oklahoma defeated the University of Nebraska 44-14 in a college football game. The victory secured OU's spot in the Orange Bowl and helped pave the way for the Sooners' second national championship.

4. The Oklahoma City Thunder played their first-ever regular-season game on November 29, 2008. The team, which had relocated from Seattle, defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 98-87.

5. In 2013, the Oklahoma City Zoo welcomed its newest addition on November 29: a baby elephant named Malee. She was the first elephant calf born at the zoo in 48 years and quickly became a beloved attraction. Tragically, Malee died in 2015 from a virus, but her legacy lives on through the zoo's elephant conservation efforts.
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