1. In 1858, the University of Puget Sound was founded in Tacoma, Washington. Today, it is a private liberal arts college with over 2,500 students.

2. In 1999, Microsoft released Windows 98 Second Edition, a major update to their popular operating system. This was a significant moment for both Microsoft and the technology industry as a whole.

3. On October 27, 1962, during the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a US Air Force plane accidentally flew over Soviet airspace and was intercepted by a Soviet fighter. While tensions were high, the situation was resolved peacefully thanks to diplomatic efforts.

4. The Seattle Seahawks played their first ever regular season game on October 27, 1976, against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Seahawks lost 30-24, but the franchise has since gone on to become one of the most successful teams in the NFL.

5. In 1958, construction began on the Alaskan Way Viaduct, a major highway that connected Seattle's downtown area to its industrial district. The viaduct was heavily damaged in the 2001 Nisqually earthquake and was eventually torn down and replaced with a tunnel in 2019.