Washington (state)
Washington, officially the State of Washington, is the westernmost state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital, both named for George Washington. Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. The state was formed from the western part of the Washington Territory, which was ceded by the British Empire in the Oregon Treaty of 1846. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. Olympia is the state capital, and the most populous city is Seattle.
Some of the key events about Washington (state)
- 1855The Yakima War began, resulting in conflicts between Native Americans and settlers.
- 1889Washington was admitted as the 42nd state of the United States
- 1909The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle promoted the development of the Pacific Northwest
- 1910A devastating forest fire known as the "Big Burn" destroyed 3 million acres in Washington and neighboring states.
- 1916The Boeing Company was founded in Seattle, becoming a major aerospace manufacturer
- 1933The Grand Coulee Dam construction began, providing irrigation and hydroelectric power to the region
- 1933The Great Depression severely impacted Washington's economy, leading to widespread unemployment and hardship.
- 1940The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed spectacularly due to wind-induced vibrations.
- 1962The Seattle World's Fair introduced the iconic Space Needle to the city's skyline
- 1970The first Starbucks coffee shop opened in Seattle's Pike Place Market
- 1979Microsoft Corporation moved its headquarters to Bellevue, Washington
- 1980Mount St. Helens erupted, causing widespread destruction and 57 deaths.
- 1987The Columbia Basin Project was completed, transforming arid land into fertile agricultural areas
- 1999The WTO Ministerial Conference was held in Seattle, bringing global attention to the city
- 1999The World Trade Organization protests in Seattle turned violent, resulting in property damage and numerous arrests.
- 2001The Nisqually earthquake struck near Olympia, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
- 2014A massive mudslide in Oso killed 43 people and destroyed an entire neighborhood.
- 2015Severe wildfires burned over 1 million acres across the state, the largest in Washington's history.
- 2018Washington became the first state to pass net neutrality laws after the FCC repealed federal protections
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic hit Washington hard, with the state reporting the first U.S. case and experiencing significant economic impacts.
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