1. The Washington Monument was completed on October 28, 1888. After more than two decades of construction, the 555-foot white marble obelisk became the tallest structure in the world at the time.

2. On October 28, 1963, President John F. Kennedy made a historic visit to Seattle, Washington. He spoke at the University of Washington and discussed the importance of education and international diplomacy.

3. In 1986, on this day, the President of Chile, Augusto Pinochet, visited Washington state to meet with local business leaders. This visit sparked protests from human rights activists who condemned Pinochet's record of human rights abuses.

4. On October 28, 2004, the Space Needle in Seattle was illuminated with pink lights in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The iconic structure has been known to display a variety of colorful lights to support various causes and events.

5. The Seattle Sounders soccer team won their first MLS Cup on October 28, 2016, beating Toronto FC in a dramatic penalty shootout. This championship was a historic moment for the team and for the city of Seattle, which has a passionate fan base known as the "Sounders FC faithful."