Timeline of Norman, Oklahoma

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Norman, Oklahoma, United States.

Prior to 20th century

 * 1889 – Norman Transcript newspaper begins publication.
 * 1890
 * Norman designated seat of newly created Cleveland County.
 * High Gate College established.
 * Population: 787.
 * 1891 – City of Norman incorporated.
 * 1892 – University of Oklahoma opens.
 * 1893 – Griffin Memorial Hospital established.
 * 1895 – Central State Hospital established.
 * 1899 – University's Natural History Museum established.
 * 1900 – University's School of Geology founded.

20th century

 * 1907 – Norman becomes part of the new U.S. state of Oklahoma.
 * 1909 – Norman Depot built.
 * 1913 – Oklahoma Railway Company interurban train begins operating.
 * 1915 – Oklahoma State Asylum active.
 * 1918 – "Fire at State Hospital."
 * 1920 – Population: 5,004.
 * 1922 – WNAD radio begins broadcasting.
 * 1923 – University's Memorial Stadium opens.
 * 1924 – McFarlin Methodist Church built.
 * 1929 – Sooner Theatre built.
 * 1939 – Cleveland County Courthouse built.
 * 1940 – Population: 11,429.
 * 1942 – U.S. military Naval Air Technical Training Center and Naval Flight Training Center established during World War II.
 * 1946 – Norman Municipal Hospital established.
 * 1950 – Rancho Drive-in cinema in business.
 * 1967 – Cleveland County Historical Society incorporated.
 * 1970 – Population: 52,117.
 * 1975 – Cleveland County Historical Society Museum established.
 * 1981 – York International manufacturing plant in business.
 * 1987 – Japan-based Hitachi, Ltd. manufacturing plant in business.
 * 1997 – City website online (approximate date).

21st century

 * 2003
 * Japan-based Astellas Pharma Inc. office in business.
 * Tom Cole becomes U.S. representative for Oklahoma's 4th congressional district.
 * 2010 – Population: 110,925.
 * 2011 - "The Man Cave" Restaurant and Bar Opens
 * 2012 - "The Man Cave" Restaurant and Bar Closes
 * 2016 – Lynne Miller becomes mayor.
 * 2020 – adopted new flag after flag redesign contest.
 * 2023 - Gary Barksdale loses bid for School Board Office 3