1. In 1912, the Alaska Engineering Commission completed the construction of the Railroad from Seward to Fairbanks, which helped to boost the economy of the state by facilitating easy transportation of goods and people.

2. In 1947, the Anchorage Museum officially opened to the public. The museum, which is still operating today, showcases various exhibits on Alaska's history, art, and culture.

3. In 1987, the Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred, causing environmental devastation in Prince William Sound. The spill, which released over 10 million gallons of crude oil into the water, is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history.

4. In 2008, Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican senator in U.S. history, lost his re-election bid to Mark Begich. Stevens, who served Alaska in the Senate from 1968 to 2009, was later killed in a plane crash in 2010.

5. In 2016, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck near Anchorage, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. Despite the significant damage, there were no fatalities reported in the earthquake.