1. In 1957, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, which spans Lake Washington, opened to the public. At the time, it was the longest floating bridge in the world and is still a prominent landmark in the Seattle area.

2. On August 5, 2001, the WNBA's Seattle Storm played their first game at KeyArena in downtown Seattle. The team went on to win two championships in the following years, solidifying their place in Seattle sports history.

3. Famous author and Washington native Tom Robbins was born on August 5, 1932 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Robbins is known for his surrealist writing style, and his novels have been bestsellers around the world.

4. On August 5, 1960, Seattle Police Officer Richard B. Fleming became the first officer in Washington State to die in the line of duty while wearing a bulletproof vest. His death highlighted the need for better protective gear for law enforcement officers.

5. In 2018, the Washington State Department of Agriculture found the first Asian giant hornet, also known as the "murder hornet," in the United States. The invasive species is a significant threat to honeybees and has been the subject of much concern among residents and beekeepers in the Pacific Northwest.