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1. In 1889, the Washington State Constitution was adopted on February 9th, making it the 42nd state to join the United States.
2. On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747 jumbo jet made its first test flight from Seattle's Paine Field.
3. February 9, 1909, saw the establishment of the first state reformatory for women in the country, located near Gig Harbor.
4. The state's first liquor control board began operation on February 9, 1934, following the repeal of prohibition.
5. In 2018, a snowstorm hit the Seattle area, causing widespread power outages and transportation disruptions on February 9th.
5 Fun Facts About February 9 In Washington History
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