1. On October 29, 1862, a post office was established in a newly named town in Eastern Oregon called John Day. The town was initially named "Canyon City," but after confusion with another nearby town, it was renamed after the famous fur trapper and explorer.

2. The infamous Haunted Shanghai Tunnels underneath Portland's Old Town were said to be in full operation on October 29, 1902. These tunnels were once used to transport goods between busy harbor docks and hidden saloons and brothels that operated beneath the city's streets.

3. October 29, 1919, marked the opening of the Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. The impressive structure was built as a symbol of the New Deal and provided jobs for hundreds of unemployed Oregonians during the Great Depression.

4. In 1965, Oregon became the first state in the nation to have a bottle deposit law, also known as "the bottle bill." The bill mandated that containers for certain drinks be sold with a deposit, which people could redeem for cash when they returned the empty containers. The law went into effect on October 29 and has since been adopted by other states across the country.

5. On October 29, 2008, the Oregon Historical Society opened the Oregon History Museum in Portland's Cultural District. The museum showcases the fascinating history and culture of the state, featuring artifacts, interactive displays, and exhibitions.