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Archive Home > 2009 > February > 14 > Oregon becomes the 33rd state 150 years ago

Oregon becomes the 33rd state 150 years ago

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
February 14, 2009

Today is Saturday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2009. There are 320 days left in the year. This is Valentine’s Day.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Feb. 14, 1859, Oregon was admitted to the Union as the 33rd state.

On this date

In 1778, the American ship Ranger carried the....

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