Seattle

Seattle is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With a 2023 population of 755,078 it is the most populous city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America, and the 18th-most populous city in the United States. The Seattle metropolitan area's population is 4.02 million, making it the 15th-largest in the United States. Its growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 made it one of the country's fastest-growing large cities.
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Some of the key events about Seattle

  • 1851
    The first permanent European-American settlement was established in the area
  • 1869
    Seattle was officially incorporated as a city
  • 1889
    The Great Seattle Fire led to a massive rebuilding effort and modernization of the city
  • 1889
    The Great Seattle Fire destroyed most of the city's central business district
  • 1909
    The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition was held, promoting Seattle's role as a gateway to Alaska and the Pacific
  • 1916
    The Everett Massacre resulted in the deaths of at least five union members
  • 1919
    The Seattle General Strike paralyzed the city for five days
  • 1940
    The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, nicknamed "Galloping Gertie," collapsed due to wind-induced vibrations
  • 1962
    The Century 21 Exposition (World's Fair) was hosted, introducing the iconic Space Needle
  • 1962
    The Columbus Day Storm caused widespread damage and power outages in Seattle
  • 1969
    The Boeing Bust led to massive layoffs and economic downturn in the region
  • 1971
    Boeing's 747, the world's first wide-body airliner, made its first commercial flight from Seattle
  • 1979
    Microsoft moved its headquarters to the Seattle area, beginning the region's tech boom
  • 1999
    The WTO Ministerial Conference was held, putting Seattle on the global stage
  • 1999
    The WTO protests, known as the "Battle in Seattle," turned violent and resulted in property damage
  • 2001
    Amazon.com moved its headquarters to Seattle, further solidifying the city's tech industry prominence
  • 2001
    The Nisqually earthquake caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure
  • 2006
    The Capitol Hill massacre resulted in the deaths of six people at a house party
  • 2013
    Seattle became the first major U.S. city to approve a $15/hour minimum wage
  • 2020
    Seattle became an early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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