1. In 1950, President Harry Truman signed the Uniform Code of Military Justice, establishing a system of military justice for all branches of the Armed Forces. This law was created to ensure that military personnel receive fair and consistent treatment under the law.

2. In 1971, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in State v. Gunwall that state courts may interpret their own constitutions differently from federal courts. This decision gave more power to individual states to interpret and enforce their own laws.

3. In 1996, the Seattle Mariners, led by future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., set a Major League Baseball record by hitting five home runs in the first inning of a game against the California Angels. The Mariners went on to win the game 11-10.

4. In 2015, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges. This decision overturned state bans on same-sex marriage and recognized the constitutional right of all people to marry regardless of sexual orientation.

5. In 2020, Washington state passed a law making Juneteenth a state holiday, commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom. This holiday serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality in America.