Washington (state)
Some of the key events about Washington (state)
- 1855The Yakima War began, resulting in conflicts between Native Americans and settlers.
- 1889Washington was admitted as the 42nd state of the United States
- 1909The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle promoted the development of the Pacific Northwest
- 1910A devastating forest fire known as the "Big Burn" destroyed 3 million acres in Washington and neighboring states.
- 1916The Boeing Company was founded in Seattle, becoming a major aerospace manufacturer
- 1933The Grand Coulee Dam construction began, providing irrigation and hydroelectric power to the region
- 1933The Great Depression severely impacted Washington's economy, leading to widespread unemployment and hardship.
- 1940The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed spectacularly due to wind-induced vibrations.
- 1962The Seattle World's Fair introduced the iconic Space Needle to the city's skyline
- 1970The first Starbucks coffee shop opened in Seattle's Pike Place Market
- 1979Microsoft Corporation moved its headquarters to Bellevue, Washington
- 1980Mount St. Helens erupted, causing widespread destruction and 57 deaths.
- 1987The Columbia Basin Project was completed, transforming arid land into fertile agricultural areas
- 1999The WTO Ministerial Conference was held in Seattle, bringing global attention to the city
- 1999The World Trade Organization protests in Seattle turned violent, resulting in property damage and numerous arrests.
- 2001The Nisqually earthquake struck near Olympia, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
- 2014A massive mudslide in Oso killed 43 people and destroyed an entire neighborhood.
- 2015Severe wildfires burned over 1 million acres across the state, the largest in Washington's history.
- 2018Washington became the first state to pass net neutrality laws after the FCC repealed federal protections
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic hit Washington hard, with the state reporting the first U.S. case and experiencing significant economic impacts.
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