1. Mount St. Helens awakens
On August 30, 1996, Mount St. Helens showed signs of increased activity for the first time since its eruption in 1980. The mountain emitted a steam plume that rose 1,000 feet above its summit, leading scientists to believe that a new eruption could occur in the coming days.

2. Boeing Field opens
On August 30, 1928, Boeing Field in Seattle officially opened. The airfield was used primarily for testing Boeing's aircraft, but it also served as a commercial airport until 1944.

3. Patsy Bullitt Collins born
On August 30, 1904, Patsy Bullitt Collins was born in Seattle. Collins was a prominent philanthropist who donated millions of dollars to various causes throughout her life, including the arts, education, and environmental conservation.

4. Indian Relocation Act passed
On August 30, 1956, Congress passed the Indian Relocation Act, which provided financial assistance to Native Americans who wanted to move from reservations to urban areas. The act was controversial, as many Native Americans felt that it was an attempt to assimilate them into mainstream society and erase their cultural traditions.

5. Seattle Mariners' first no-hitter
On August 30, 2012, Seattle Mariners' pitcher Felix Hernandez threw the team's first no-hitter in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hernandez struck out 12 batters and walked one in the historic performance.