OLLI at OU

06/03/2026

Fact of the Day: June 3, 1889

America’s first electric power line carries energy 14 miles from Willamette Falls to Portland, Oregon, pioneering modern electrical transmission. Few, if any, homes had any electrical wiring at the time.

06/03/2026

This day in History:

On June 3, 1965, 120 miles above the Earth, Major Edward H. White II opened the hatch of the Gemini 4 and stepped out of the capsule, becoming the first American astronaut to walk in space.

06/02/2026

Today in History:

On June 2, 1953, a 27-year-old Elizabeth II rode to Westminster Abbey in a gilded coach for her coronation, passing millions of spectators. Among them was 23-year-old Jacqueline Bouvier, a reporter for the Washington Times-Herald.

On June 2, 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of England, and Jackie Bouvier reported on it.

06/01/2026

This Day in History:

On June 1, 1967, the Beatles release their eighth album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, a concept album that marked a new creative peak for the Liverpudlian superstars and that would become a critical favorite in the history of rock 'n' roll.

On June 1, 1967, the Beatles release their eighth album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, a concept album that ...

06/01/2026

OLLI Classes Starting this Week:

June 2 - Nutrition & Wellness as We Age - Part 2 with Brian dela Cruz
June 2 - The Tragedy of Julius Caesar with David Anderson

05/29/2026

At 11:30 a.m. on May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, become the first known explorers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, which at 29,035 feet above sea level is the highest point on earth.

Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, become the first explorers to reach the summit o...

05/27/2026

Fact Of The Day - May 27, 1930

New York's Chrysler Building is completed, briefly becoming the world's tallest building. Its secretly assembled 185-foot spire ensures that it tops a rival skyscraper, but the Empire State Building claims the title the next year.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.

For many in our community, this day carries personal memories—of loved ones, friends, and fellow service members. We honor their legacy and hold their stories close in our hearts.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/24/2026

OLLI at OU classes starting this week:

5/26 - Electricity: Creation, Use and the Future of Renewable Energy with Dave Boeck

05/24/2026

The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, spans the East River and connects the great cities of New York and Brooklyn for the first time in history. Thousands of residents of Brooklyn and Manhattan Island turned out to witness the dedication ceremony, which was presided over by President Chester A. Arthur and New York Governor Grover Cleveland. Designed by the late John A. Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge was the largest suspension bridge ever built to that date.

After 14 years of construction, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River opens, connecting the (then-separate) cities ...