1. In 1932, the first hospital in Washington State dedicated solely to the treatment of children, Seattle Children's Hospital, opened its doors on July 8th.

2. On July 8th, 1974, a major earthquake struck the state of Washington, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale. The quake caused minimal damage, but it was a reminder of the state's susceptibility to seismic activity.

3. On July 8th, 2012, one of the largest wildfires in Washington State's history broke out near the town of Cle Elum. The fire burned for over a month, consuming over 90,000 acres before it was finally contained.

4. In 2014, on July 8th, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state's charter school law was unconstitutional, effectively putting the state's charter schools in jeopardy.

5. On July 8th, 2020, Washington became the ninth state to allow presidential candidates to choose a running mate before the primary elections. The law was enacted to increase diversity and representation on presidential tickets.