1. In 1933, the Alaska Railroad began operating the Aurora Winter Train service. The train runs between Anchorage and Fairbanks, offering passengers a unique way to see Alaska's winter scenery.

2. In 1948, a magnitude 8.6 earthquake struck the Aleutian Islands, causing a tsunami that devastated the nearby village of Scotch Cap and killed five people.

3. In 1958, the first commercial jet airliner landed in Alaska. The Boeing 707, owned by American Airlines, touched down at Anchorage International Airport.

4. In 1986, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, causing one of the largest oil spills in history. The disaster had a devastating impact on Alaska's environment and economy.

5. In 2000, the Alaska Marine Highway ferry Fairweather was launched. The high-speed catamaran provides a faster and more comfortable way to travel between Southeast Alaska communities.