1. In 1911, a historic fire broke out in Seattle's downtown area, destroying over 25 buildings in just a few hours. Despite the massive damage, the city quickly rallied to rebuild, and many of today's iconic structures were built in the wake of this fire.

2. On March 25, 1957, Seattle's first commercial jet service began between Seattle and San Francisco. The flights were operated by the now-defunct airline Western Airlines, and marked a major milestone in the history of commercial air travel.

3. In 1994, the Washington State Senate passed a bill legalizing the use and possession of marijuana for medical purposes. This groundbreaking legislation paved the way for the eventual legalization of recreational marijuana in the state in 2012.

4. On March 25, 1969, the famous Seattle Seven trial began, in which a group of anti-war activists were charged with conspiracy and inciting riots during protests against the Vietnam War. The trial garnered national attention and became a symbol of the growing anti-war movement in the United States.

5. Finally, on March 25, 1915, entrepreneur and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $110,000 to the city of Seattle to build a public library. This generous gift helped spark a renewed interest in literacy and education in the city, and the library remains a beloved landmark to this day.