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We’re your state’s favorite state! #Oregon #ExplodingWhaleDay
oregonian.com The Oregonian @oregonian.com · Nov 12
Tonya Harding and the exploding whale were both born on this day in Oregon and both left behind a trail of debris that would captivate people for decades to come bit.ly/2DAr4C3
Tonya Harding and the legend of the exploding whale were both born on this day in Oregon
Two of Oregon's most infamous characters were born on the same day, Nov. 12, 1970.
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November 13, 2024 at 9:20 AM
grandy007.bsky.social
Who else celebrates #explodingwhaleday?
And who hopes that it coincides with #explodingpresidentday?

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It’s Exploding Whale Day in Oregon: 10 things to know about the blubber blast, 55 years later
The “Exploding Whale” has gone from a cautionary tale to a beloved piece of Oregon lore.
www.oregonlive.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
martygould.bsky.social
50 years ago today! Happy Exploding Whale Day for those who celebrate! #ExplodingWhale #ExplodingWhaleDay #Oregon #OregonCoast #FlorenceOregon
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
martygould.bsky.social
Happy Exploding Whale Day for those who observe. #ExplodingWhale #ExplodingWhaleDay #Oregon #OregonCoast #FlorenceOregon
November 12, 2023 at 9:45 PM
picturethesouth.bsky.social
Happy #ExplodingWhaleDay to those who celebrate.
November 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
harebrained.bsky.social
Exploding Whale Day is in two days?! How are you celebrating? I’m gonna get drunk and “beach” myself in my neighbor’s front yard! Good luck moving me!

#explodingwhale #explodingwhaleday
November 10, 2024 at 7:18 PM
wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social
On this date in 1970, a Sperm Whale that had washed ashore at Florence, Oregon three days earlier was blown to smithereens by the Oregon Highway Division. #ExplodingWhaleDay

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The Exploding Whale: An infamous moment in Oregon history creates a strangely beloved icon
YouTube video by KATU News
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November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
madcodger.calckey.world.ap.brid.gy
Happy Exploding Whale Day to those who celebrate! CW: The blast blasted the blubber beyond all believable bounds.

#oregon #oregoncoast #pnw #explodingwhaleday
[Video] Original post on calckey.world
calckey.world
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
msbellows.c.im.ap.brid.gy
Happy Exploding Whale Day to those who celebrate!
#ExplodingWhale #explodingwhaleday
https://youtu.be/V6CLumsir34?si=a53Iyx4TctYHXzl9
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
robjfh.bsky.social
How have I never seen this before?! 😄😱

#ExplodingWhaleDay
November 12, 2024 at 7:19 PM
enobacon.urbanists.social.ap.brid.gy
zomg #pdxbikes it's #explodingwhaleday
already *and* @TheWarOnCars is in town for Bike Happy Hour (Wednesday) #bikefun #odotgtfopdx #portland

https://shift2bikes.org/calendar/event-22783
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November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
pdxtoddiskin.bsky.social
'Tis the season...
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#EXPLODINGWHALEDAY
A cake made by my daughter that is whale shaped with grey and white frosting and tiny bits of red velvet cake scattered across it. The whale's eye is a X. There is also a sticker of a grocery store ICE cooler ON FIRE.
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
greenspacegirl.bsky.social
I missed it too. What incredible reporting. #explodingwhaleday
fishsqueezer.bsky.social Colton the fish sp💀💀ker🐟🪴🏕️🐝 @fishsqueezer.bsky.social · Nov 13
Aww, man, I missed Exploding Whale Day! Gonna go watch the video now and laugh.

Here it is for people who don't want to search:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6CL...

Love the commentary:

"Whee, look at all of that! Ahaha..."

"AAAAHHHH...UGH....OWWWW!"
The Exploding Whale: An infamous moment in Oregon history creates a strangely beloved icon
YouTube video by KATU News
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November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM