1. Juneteenth became a state holiday in Washington in 2007: Governor Chris Gregoire signed legislation making Juneteenth a state holiday in Washington. This day honors African American freedom and is celebrated on June 19th.

2. Washington State's first school was established on June 19, 1854: The first school in Washington was opened on June 19th, 1854. Located in Fort Vancouver, it was established by missionaries and was a one-room schoolhouse.

3. Lacey was incorporated as a city on June 19, 1966: Lacey, a city in Thurston County, was incorporated on June 19, 1966. It began as a small settlement in the 1850s and was named after O.C. Lacey, an early pioneer.

4. The first hydroplane race in Seattle was held on June 19, 1950: The first hydroplane race in Seattle was held on June 19, 1950, on Lake Washington. It was organized by Stan Sayres, an avid hydroplane racer and builder, and attracted a large crowd.

5. Governor Daniel J. Evans signed the nation's first state-level Environmental Policy Act on June 19, 1971: Governor Daniel J. Evans signed the nation's first state-level Environmental Policy Act on June 19, 1971. This landmark legislation required environmental impact statements for major projects and helped pave the way for other environmental protections nationwide.