1. In 1948, Tulsa became the first city in the United States to broadcast a televised weather forecast. The first broadcast was made by KTUL-TV.

2. Oklahoma State University was established on October 10, 1890, through the Morrill Act. It became the first public institution of higher education in Oklahoma.

3. In 1975, the Tulsa Drillers won their first-ever Texas League championship by defeating the Midland Cubs. The Tulsa-based baseball team remains a popular sports entertainment option in Oklahoma.

4. The National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma, was dedicated on October 10, 2006. The center is a leading research and educational facility that advances atmospheric sciences.

5. In 1913, Governor Lee Cruce signed a bill that made it illegal to operate a car or motorcycle without a state license. This law was one of the first automobile regulations in Oklahoma history.