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1. In 1918, the Spanish flu pandemic reached its peak in Washington, with over 900 deaths reported in that month alone.
2. In 1968, the Washington Senators baseball team played their final game before moving to Texas and becoming the Rangers.
3. In 1981, the National Air and Space Museum opened on the National Mall, becoming one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.
4. In 2005, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Kashmir, causing significant damage and loss of life. Many Washington-based relief organizations provided support to the affected regions.
5. In 2013, the federal government shutdown began, affecting many government employees and services in the area. The shutdown lasted for 16 days before ending on October 17.
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