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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 14h

#OnThisDay in 2017, Capt. Samantha Domingue, stationed at the Puyallup Amory, became the first cavalry-qualified woman to take command of a troop in the U.S. Army. historylink.org/File/21311

Captain Samantha Domingue takes possession of guidon in change of command ceremony, Washington National Guard Armory, Puyallup, October 13, 2017

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 15h

#OnThisDay in 1981, the Port of Tacoma opened the North Intermodal Yard, the first dockside intermodal railyard on the West Coast. historylink.org/File/8749

Pierce County Terminal and Intermodal Yard, Port of Tacoma, December 22, 2004

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 15h

#OnThisDay in 1978, Washington's last stop light on Interstate 90 was eliminated when a bypass around North Bend opened. historylink.org/File/20914

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 15h

#OnThisDay in 1976, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was applicable to the proposed Trident submarine base at Bangor. historylink.org/File/9774

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#OnThisDay in 1974, Ste. Michelle Vineyards' 1972 Johannisberg Riesling finished first in a Los Angeles Times blind tasting of Rieslings. historylink.org/File/22766

Barrel room, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 16h

#OnThisDay in 1972, Gloria Steinem advocated in Seattle for "Women's Lib" and the Equal Rights Amendment. historylink.org/File/22635

Gloria Steinem headline, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 14, 1972

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 16h

OnThisDay in 1968, Tacoma City Light's Mossyrock Dam on the Cowlitz River generated electricity for the first time. historylink.org/File/5026

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 16h

#OnThisDay in 1967, the Seattle SuperSonics played their first regular season game. historylink.org/File/3055

Seattle SuperSonics vs. San Francisco Warriors, October 13, 1967

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 17h

#OnThisDay in 1964, County Commissioners approved a new Comprehensive Plan for King County. historylink.org/File/7752

1964 Comprehensive Plan for King County, transportation concept

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 17h

#OnThisDay in 1928, a new section of the Pacific Highway from Blaine to Ferndale, including the Dakota Creek Bridge, opened to traffic. historylink.org/File/11048

Portal Way/Dakota Creek Bridge, September 20, 1928

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 17h

#OnThisDay in 1890, the State Normal School (later EWU) opened in Cheney. historylink.org/File/8246

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 17h

#OnThisDay in 1869, Erhart Seifried, known as Green Lake John, filed a homestead claim on Seattle's Green Lake. historylink.org/File/1468

Cabin of Green Lake John (Erhart Seifried), north shore of Green Lake, 1890s

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The Northwest Railway Museum - Snoqualmie - North Bend, WA @trainmuseum.bsky.social · 1d

There were lots of cool costumes at the Museum today for the first weekend of Halloween Train! Come join us either of the next two weekends for more spooky fun!
shop.trainmuseum.org/SelectEvent....
#HalloweenTrain #NRM #Halloween #TrainMuseum #trainrides #autumn #fall #museums #railways #railroads

An orange and black trilobite beetle bug costume standing in front of the equally orange locomotive 4024. The person wearing the costume is pointing both hands up at the locomotive like "hey look we're matchies!"

Children's performer Eric Ode with Nelson the raccoon, in the middle of a performance. Eric is dressed like a pirate this year.

Visitors play an apple tossing game during their stop at the Railway History Campus.

Visitors try out an apple peeling tool that also cores and spiral-cuts the apple. Two volunteers are talking to visitors and helping guide the activity.

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 2004, the Seattle Storm won their first WNBA championship. historylink.org/File/7330

Seattle Storm team members celebrate their WNBA Championship win at Westlake Center, Seattle, October 15, 2004

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1992, UW professors Edmond H. Fischer and Edwin G. Krebs were named recipients of the Nobel Prize for Medicine. historylink.org/File/3660

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1991, the new Kent Library was dedicated. historylink.org/File/11232

Kent Library, King County Library System

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1989, UW Professor Hans G. Dehmelt (along with Wolfgang Paul) was named recipient of Nobel Prize for Physics. historylink.org/File/3658

Hans Dehmelt sitting in UW clasroom, October 12, 1989

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1983, the Orion Center for homeless youth opened in Seattle. historylink.org/File/21358

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

OnThisDay in 1968, George C. Wallace campaigned for the presidency in Seattle. www.historylink.org/File/23083

Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 13, 1968

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#OnThisDay in 1968, the Seattle SuperSonics acquired Lenny Wilkens. historylink.org/File/3058

Lenny Wilkens, Seattle SuperSonics, 1968

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1962, the Columbus Day storm blasted through the Pacific Northwest. historylink.org/File/5325

Columbus Day storm damage to motel, 1962

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1957, a Bothell man in a bear costume was almost shot and killed while perched in a tree. historylink.org/File/9219

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1942, a rogue barrage balloon drifted over Seattle, shorted out power lines and started a fire. historylink.org/File/2897

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1935, a Dance Marathon/Walkathon closed in Spokane after 1,638 hours. historylink.org/File/5538

Ad for Spokane Walkathon (dance marathon), August 5, 1935

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HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1918, the world's tallest flagpole cracked into pieces when the world's largest flag was unfurled from it at a Camp Lewis flag-raising ceremony. historylink.org/File/11077

Cover illustration for the 13th Field Artillery Brigade booklet, 1918

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