Article Photos: With the start of a new year, Bob Blackburn of the Oklahoma Historical Society looks at some historic dates

Bob Blackburn, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, is shown next to the sculpture by Allan Houser titled "Apache." <strong>David McDaniel - The Oklahoman</strong>

Bob Blackburn, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, is shown next to the sculpture by Allan Houser titled "Apache." David McDaniel - The Oklahoman