1. On October 22, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis began. The crisis lasted for 13 days and brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Oklahoma played a significant role in the crisis, as it was home to several Strategic Air Command bases that were on high alert during the Cold War.

2. On October 22, 1875, the Northern Cheyenne left Indian Territory and began their journey north to their traditional homeland in Montana. This journey, known as the Northern Cheyenne Exodus, was a desperate attempt by the Cheyenne to escape their confinement in Indian Territory and return to their ancestral lands.

3. On October 22, 1924, the Fort Sill Apache Tribe was officially recognized as a separate Indian tribe by the U.S. government. The tribe had been living in exile in New Mexico since the late 1800s, but their recognition allowed them to return to Oklahoma and regain their tribal identity.

4. On October 22, 1981, Darci Kistler, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, gave a performance in Tulsa. Kistler, who was born in Risingsun, Oklahoma, had a celebrated career with the ballet and was widely regarded as one of the greatest dancers of her generation.

5. On October 22, 2009, President Barack Obama visited Fort Hood, Texas to attend a memorial service for the victims of the Fort Hood shooting. The tragedy, which occurred on November 5, 2009, claimed the lives of 13 people and injured more than 30 others. Many of the victims were from Oklahoma, and the shooting had a profound impact on the state.