1. In 1924, the Seattle Symphony Orchestra made its debut at the newly constructed Meany Hall at the University of Washington. This was a significant event in Washington's musical history, as the Seattle Symphony has since become a highly acclaimed and respected organization.

2. On November 24, 2006, Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander broke the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a single season with his 25th touchdown. This was a remarkable achievement, and Alexander's record still stands today.

3. In 1985, Mount St. Helens erupted for the first time since its catastrophic eruption in 1980. Thankfully, this eruption was smaller in scale and did not cause significant damage or loss of life.

4. On November 24, 1916, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition began in Seattle. This event was a world's fair that celebrated the development and progress of the Pacific Northwest. Many visitors attended the fair over the course of its four-month run, and it helped to put Seattle on the map as a major cultural and economic center.

5. In 2011, Washington state's first legal distillery since prohibition, Woodinville Whiskey, opened its doors to the public. This was a significant moment in Washington's history of craft spirits, and it paved the way for many other successful distilleries to open in the state in the years since.