1. In 1875, the Washington State Grange was founded on November 4 in Steilacoom. The organization focused on the advancement of agriculture and rural communities.

2. On November 4, 1930, a race riot broke out in Aberdeen, Washington. The violence was sparked by the arrival of African American workers who were brought in to break a labor strike. The riot resulted in the death of a young man and the destruction of multiple buildings.

3. In 1986, Washington voters approved a statewide prohibition on smoking in public places on November 4. This law was the first of its kind in the United States and served as a model for other states.

4. On November 4, 2008, Washington State voters approved the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. The law, known as the Death with Dignity Act, allows terminally ill patients to obtain lethal doses of medication.

5. In 2014, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner set a team record for most tackles in a single game on November 4. Wagner recorded 14 tackles during the game against the New York Giants.