1. 1920: The 19th Amendment is ratified by Tennessee, giving women the right to vote. This was a milestone in the fight for women's suffrage and helped shape the future of American politics.

2. 1963: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom takes place, with over 250,000 people gathering in D.C. to demand greater civil rights and economic opportunity for Black Americans.

3. 1972: The Democratic National Convention begins in Miami Beach, Florida. This was an important moment in U.S. political history, as the Democratic Party sought to regroup following the turmoil of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal.

4. 2011: Hurricane Irene makes landfall on the East Coast, causing widespread damage and power outages across D.C. and surrounding states. The storm highlight the need for better disaster preparedness and response in the region.

5. 2020: The D.C. Council votes to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day, recognizing the legacy of Native Americans and the impact of colonization on their communities. The decision reflects a growing movement across the country to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous peoples.