Timeline Project, PNW History

George Washington Bush

Jul 1, 1779

First black settler. Founded Washington. 1779 - April 5, 1863

George Washington

Apr 30, 1789

George Washington became the first president of the United States of America.

Lewis and Clark expedition

Jun 15, 1804

First United Sates expedition to the Pacific Coast, led by Lewis and Clark. 1804 - 1806

Abigail Scott Duniway

Oct 22, 1834

Woman's Rights Activist, October 22, 1834 – October 11, 1915.

Oregon Trail

Jun 15, 1840

The Oregon Trail was a 2,000 mile trail that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon and all places in between. It began in the 1840s and went into the 1860s.

Seattle

Dec 2, 1869

Seattle was founded by Arthur Denny.

Great Seattle Fire

Jun 6, 1889

Fire swept through Seattle that was caused by glue burning over a gasoline fire. It destroyed the main part of Seattle completely, but despite the amount of destruction, only one person died.

Klondike Gold Rush

Jul 1, 1897

A rush of gold prospecting on the Klondike River by Dawson City, Yukon, Canada. It is also referred to as the Yukon Gold Rush.

Boeing

Jun 13, 1916

William Boeing founded the Boeing company; a company that builds airplanes.

Seattle General Strike

Feb 6, 1919

A strike was started that went to Feb. 11, 1919. The purpose of the strike was to get higher wages.

1962 Seattle World's Fair

Apr 21, 1962

More commonly known as the Century 21 Exposition, the Seattle World's Fair was a World's Fair that went from April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962. Nearly ten million people attended.

Microsoft

Apr 4, 1975

Microsoft, a famous computer software, was created and launched by Bill Gates.