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5 Fun Facts About October 31 In Washington History
1. On October 31, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially designated the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton as the official overhaul and repair facility for the nuclear-powered submarine fleet of the United States Navy. This designation marked the start of Puget Sound's long history of servicing and repairing the...
5 Fun Facts About October 26 In Washington History
1. 1861: Battle of Ball's Bluff On October 26, 1861, the Union Army experienced a major defeat at the Battle of Ball's Bluff. The battle, which took place in Loudoun County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Maryland, resulted in the death of over 1,000 Union soldiers. 2. 1911: Yellowstone...
5 Fun Facts About October 10 In Washington History
1. On October 10, 1977, David Berkowitz (also known as the "Son of Sam") pleaded guilty to six murders and one attempted murder in New York City. The case gained national attention and Berkowitz was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences in prison. 2. In 1935, the National Institute of...
5 Fun Facts About October 4 In Washington History
1. In 1822, the Washington National Monument Society was founded. The society was created to oversee the construction of the Washington Monument, which was completed in 1885. 2. In 1883, the U.S. Patent Office caught fire, destroying thousands of patents and models. The fire was one of the most devastating...
5 Fun Facts About September 24 In Washington History
1. On September 24, 1911, the Washington State Capitol Building was dedicated in Olympia. The building, with its copper dome and neoclassical design, is considered one of the most significant architectural landmarks in the state. 2. In 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Tacoma to inspect military defenses and equipment...
5 Fun Facts About August 10 In Washington History
1. On August 10, 1846, the United States Congress passed the An Act to Establish the Smithsonian Institution. This act created the Smithsonian Institution, which is currently the world's largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, a zoo, and 9 research facilities. 2. August 10, 1861,...
5 Fun Facts About August 5 In Washington History
1. In 1957, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, which spans Lake Washington, opened to the public. At the time, it was the longest floating bridge in the world and is still a prominent landmark in the Seattle area. 2. On August 5, 2001, the WNBA's Seattle Storm played their first...
5 Fun Facts About July 14 In Washington History
1. In 1865, the Washington National Cemetery was established on July 14 by an act of Congress. The cemetery was created to honor the sacrifices of American soldiers who died while serving their country. 2. On July 14, 1900, President William McKinley signed a bill authorizing the construction of the...
5 Fun Facts About July 10 In Washington History
1. In 1890, Washington became the 42nd state to enter the United States. 2. On July 10, 1935, the Washington D.C. chapter of the American Federation of Labor elected its first female president, Elizabeth W. Lawson. 3. The Seattle Mariners played their first game at T-Mobile Park on July 10,...
5 Fun Facts About June 19 In Washington History
1. Juneteenth became a state holiday in Washington in 2007: Governor Chris Gregoire signed legislation making Juneteenth a state holiday in Washington. This day honors African American freedom and is celebrated on June 19th. 2. Washington State's first school was established on June 19, 1854: The first school in Washington...
5 Fun Facts About June 11 In Washington History
1. In 1917, the Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, making Washington one of the first states in the nation to do so. 2. On June 11, 1927, Washington state's Mount St. Helens erupted for the first time in recorded history, spewing...
5 Fun Facts About June 4 In Washington History
1. In 1783, General George Washington gave an emotional farewell to his officers in the Continental Army in Newburgh, New York. This speech was significant in marking the end of the Revolutionary War and Washington's role as commander-in-chief. 2. In 1927, the legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh arrived in Washington, D.C....