1. In 1958, a magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck the Lituya Bay area of Alaska, triggering a massive landslide that created a wave nearly 1,700 feet high, the tallest tsunami ever recorded. It wiped out a grove of trees and killed two people, but miraculously only caused minor damage elsewhere.

2. In 1947, the US government announced its plan to restore military control over the Aleutian Islands, which had been occupied by the Japanese during World War II. The plan was met with mixed reactions from Alaskans, who were caught between recognizing the need for national security and wanting to preserve their independent spirit.

3. In 1973, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was signed into law, establishing a framework for Native Alaskans to claim title to their traditional lands and receive compensation for past injustices. The act was a major milestone in the ongoing struggle for Native rights and sovereignty.

4. In 2002, the first glacial outburst flood in more than 50 years occurred in the vicinity of Yakutat Bay, caused by the sudden release of water from the Hubbard Glacier. The event underscores the ongoing impact of climate change on Alaska's natural and human systems.

5. In 1915, the US Bureau of Education commissioned a study of Alaska Native culture and education, titled "The Education of the Alaska Native." The report found that traditional Native ways of life were under threat, and recommended greater efforts to preserve Native languages and cultural practices. The report was a precursor to later efforts to promote Native education and cultural revitalization in Alaska.