1. November 7, 1876 - Rutherford B. Hayes wins Oregon's presidential election
On this day, Rutherford B. Hayes won the presidential election in Oregon, securing 6875 votes against his competitor, Samuel J. Tilden. Hayes went on to serve as the 19th president of the United States from 1877-1881.

2. November 7, 1914 - Oregon's first state park is established
On this day, Oswald West, then-governor of Oregon, signed into law the creation of Oregon's first state park, Oswald West State Park. The park, located on the coast of Oregon, was named after the governor and has since become a popular tourist destination known for its stunning beaches and scenic hiking trails.

3. November 7, 1922 - Marie Dorion becomes first woman to vote in Oregon
Marie Dorion, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, became the first woman to vote in Oregon on November 7, 1922. Dorion's historic vote took place on the same day that women throughout the state were granted the right to vote.

4. November 7, 1962 - University of Oregon opens Knight Library
On November 7, 1962, the University of Oregon officially opened the doors to Knight Library, named after alumnus and co-founder of Nike, Phil Knight. The library is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest and houses over 3 million volumes, as well as special collections and archives.

5. November 7, 1994 - George W. Bush campaigns in Medford, Oregon
On November 7, 1994, future U.S. president George W. Bush made a campaign stop in Medford, Oregon during his run for governor of Texas. At the time, Bush was governor of Texas from 1995-2000 before being elected as the 43rd president of the United States in 2000.