Interested in fun facts and the history of Oklahoma City, OK?
Then read on!

Here are some facts and history about the Oklahoma City area:

1. The land that is now Oklahoma City was first settled by Native American tribes, including the Wichita and the Plains Apache.
2. In 1889, the area was opened to non-Native American settlers in a land run, and Oklahoma City was officially founded.
3. During the early 1900s, Oklahoma City became a major cattle and oil center.
4. In 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was bombed, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more.
5. Today, Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma and the largest city in the state, with a population of over 650,000 people.
6. The city is home to many cultural attractions, including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and the Science Museum Oklahoma.
7. The Oklahoma City Thunder, an NBA basketball team, also calls the city home.
8. The area surrounding the city is known for its tornadoes, with the infamous May 3, 1999 tornado causing significant damage in the suburbs of Oklahoma City.