1. Washington Statehood - On November 1, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison signed a law that made the State of Washington the 42nd state of the United States.

2. World’s Fair Begins – On November 1, 1962, Seattle hosted the Century 21 Exposition, also known as the Seattle World’s Fair, which ran from April 21 to October 21, 1962. This was the first World’s Fair in the United States since the end of World War II and was based on the theme of “Man in the Space Age.”

3. Space Needle - The Space Needle, one of Seattle’s most famous landmarks, was built for the 1962 World’s Fair. It stands 605 feet tall and has an observation deck that offers stunning views of the city.

4. Seattle Sounders FC - On November 1, 2007, it was announced that Seattle would receive a new Major League Soccer franchise, which would be called the Seattle Sounders FC. The team started playing in 2009 and has since become one of the most successful and popular teams in the league.

5. Mount St. Helens Eruption - On November 1, 1980, Mount St. Helens, a volcano located in Washington state, experienced a minor earthquake. This event triggered a series of events that led to a catastrophic eruption on May 18, 1980, which resulted in the deaths of 57 people and caused billions of dollars in damages.