WA Timeline

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  • Lewis and Clark Reach Washington

    Lewis and Clark Reach Washington
    Explorers, Lewis and Clark reach Washington state.

  • Mount Rainier Erupts

    Mount Rainier Erupts
    Mount Rainier, a volcano erupts on November 13th.

  • Seattle Is Founded

    Seattle Is Founded
    Arthur A. Denny and his group of travelers helped form the city of Seattle.

  • Washington Becomes A State

    Washington Becomes A State
    Washington becomes the 42nd state on November 11th,1889.

  • Pike Place Market Opens

    Pike Place Market Opens
    The farmer's market Pike Place Market opens.

  • Women Gain the Right to Vote

    Women Gain the Right to Vote
    Washington passes a law to allow women to vote for governers.

  • The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Breaks Apart

    The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Breaks Apart
    The Tacoma Narrows Bridge crossing Puget Sound broke because of a wind that caused a cable to snap and break apart.

  • The Space Needle Is Created

    The Space Needle Is Created
    The Space Needle was created for 1962's World's Fair.

  • Starbucks Opens

    Starbucks Opens
    The famous coffee shop, Starbucks first opens in Seattle.

  • Mount St. Helens Erupts

    Mount St. Helens Erupts
    The eruption of Mount St. Helens killed people and many animals.