1. 1814: Burning of the White House

On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British soldiers set fire to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and other public buildings in Washington, D.C. in retaliation for the American invasion of Canada.

2. 1949: First flight of a jet-powered airplane in Washington state

On August 24, 1949, the first jet-powered airplane built by Boeing, the B-47 Stratojet, made its maiden flight from Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington.

3. 1968: Anti-war protests

On August 24, 1968, anti-war protesters clashed with police outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The protests turned violent, and police responded with tear gas and batons. This event became known as the "Battle of Michigan Avenue."

4. 1989: Death of baseball legend

On August 24, 1989, baseball legend and Seattle Mariners announcer Dave Niehaus called Ken Griffey Jr.'s first major league home run, cementing Niehaus' status as one of the greatest broadcasters in baseball history. Niehaus passed away in 2010.

5. 2006: Seattle's "Viaduct" earthquake

On August 24, 2006, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle, Washington, causing minor damage to the roadway. The earthquake served as a reminder of the need to replace the aging and earthquake-prone viaduct, which was eventually demolished and replaced with a tunnel.