1. In 1856, the town of Seattle elected its first mayor, J.N. Low. He held the position for just one year, but during his tenure he helped establish the city's first public school and fire department.

2. On April 5, 1924, the city of Bellingham was rocked by a powerful earthquake that measured 6.3 on the Richter scale. While there were no fatalities, the quake caused extensive damage throughout the region and served as a reminder of the potential dangers of living near a major fault line.

3. April 5, 1933 was a significant date in Washington's labor history, as thousands of workers across the state went on strike in support of the National Industrial Recovery Act. The strikes led to clashes with police and business owners, but ultimately helped secure fairer working conditions and wages for many Washingtonians.

4. In 1945, the University of Washington's football team played against the U.S. Army All-Stars in a charity game to raise funds for war relief efforts. The game, which took place on April 5, was attended by nearly 50,000 spectators and ended in a 7-7 tie.

5. On April 5, 1993, Seattle's music scene was forever changed when Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of grunge band Nirvana, was found dead in his home in nearby Lake Forest Park. His death at the age of 27 shocked fans around the world and marked the end of an era in Seattle's music history.