1. In 1892, Washington was the first state in the country to grant women’s suffrage, giving women the right to vote in local and state elections. This historic decision paved the way for the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, which granted women’s suffrage nationwide.

2. On October 2, 1950, famed jazz singer Billie Holiday performed at the Civic Auditorium in Seattle. This was one of her last performances before her tragic death just three years later.

3. In 1971, the Washington State Lottery held its first drawing on October 2. The proceeds from the lottery support important statewide programs such as education, health care, and outdoor recreation.

4. On October 2, 1987, the Space Shuttle Discovery launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The mission, known as STS-41G, was notable for deploying the Earth Radiation Budget Satellite and conducting a spacewalk to repair a satellite.

5. In 2003, the Seattle Seahawks played their first regular season game at their new stadium, Qwest Field (now known as CenturyLink Field). The stadium’s unique design and location offer stunning views of the Seattle skyline and surrounding Puget Sound.