1. In 1899, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition closed in Seattle, Washington. The exposition showcased the latest technology, art, and culture from Alaska and the Yukon, and helped promote the economic development of both regions.

2. In 1912, the Kodiak earthquake struck southern Alaska, registering a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale. The earthquake triggered a tsunami that devastated several coastal communities, killing at least 10 people and causing widespread damage.

3. In 1942, Japanese forces bombed Dutch Harbor, Alaska, in one of the first attacks on American soil during World War II. The bombing caused significant damage to military infrastructure, but did not lead to a major military engagement.

4. In 1964, the Great Alaska Earthquake struck the state, registering a magnitude of 9.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake remains the second-largest ever recorded, and caused extensive damage and loss of life.

5. In 2010, the FBI indicted five Alaska state legislators in a wide-ranging corruption scandal. The legislators were accused of accepting bribes and engaging in other illegal activities, and the scandal ultimately led to significant political reform in the state.