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Last fighter planes phased out!
The last fighter planes in the USAF are phased out (This affects Washington because of the Boeing factory in Everett) -
Seattle awarded bowl game
Seattle is awarded a bowl game at Microsoft Stadium (the Successor to CenturyLink Field.) -
Smart Contact Lenses
Redmond-based Microsoft Corporation develops smart contact lenses. -
Seattle Mariners Win First World Series
The Mariners win their first World Series against the Atlanta Oaks (Atlanta Braves renamed in 2024). -
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve power outage in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma