1. The Seattle World's Fair was announced on February 5, 1954. The fair, officially known as the Century 21 Exposition, was held in Seattle in 1962 and is credited with putting the city on the global map.

2. On February 5, 1861, delegates from the Washington Territory convened in Walla Walla to write a new constitution in preparation for statehood. The constitution was later approved by Congress, and Washington was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889.

3. The famous "Star Wars" franchise has a connection to Washington, as principal photography for the iconic forest moon of Endor scenes in "Return of the Jedi" was filmed in the Pacific Northwest. The production team started filming in the area on February 5, 1982.

4. February 5 marks National Weatherperson's Day, honoring those who work in meteorology. Washington state is known for its varied climate, with regions ranging from arid desert landscapes to coastal rainforests. Local weather forecasters play a crucial role in keeping residents informed and warned about inclement weather conditions.

5. In 1921, the state legislature passed a law requiring all banks in Washington to close every February 22 (George Washington's birthday) and October 12 (Columbus Day). This law remained in effect until the early 1970s, when the state began aligning its bank holidays with federal holidays.