#OnThisDay in 1871, Seattle's first roller skating rink opened. historylink.org/File/1613

#OnThisDay in 1988, Westlake Center opened in downtown Seattle. historylink.org/File/8458

#OnThisDay in 1969, the Virginia Wright Fund for works of art in public places in Washington was established. historylink.org/File/22747

#OnThisDay in 1947, the town of Rainier incorporated. www.historylink.org/File/23370

#OnThisDay in 1941, conductor Sir Thomas Beecham debuted with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. historylink.org/File/3877

#OnThisDay in 1905, Seattle annexed South Seattle. historylink.org/File/731

#OnThisDay in 1853, the Duwamish Coal Company was established near the Black River located just south of Lake Washington. This was the first coal mined and shipped from King County. historylink.org/File/1958

#OnThisDay in 1818, Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Joint Occupation of Oregon. historylink.org/File/5103

Five years ago today, Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle opened with a benefit concert featuring the Foo Fighters. historylink.org/File/21378

#OnThisDay in 1989, Seattle's Jolly Roger restaurant burned in an arson fire. historylink.org/File/3481

#OnThisDay in 1959, a Boeing 707 crashed near Oso, killing four crew members and injuring four passengers. historylink.org/File/20411

#OnThisDay in 1924, Babe Ruth hit three home runs in an exhibition game in Seattle. historylink.org/File/8974

#OnThisDay in 1907, the bubonic plague killed a Seattle resident. historylink.org/File/418

#OnThisDay in 1906, Ruston incorporated. historylink.org/File/20738

#OnThisDay in 1894, the Walla Walla Woman's Reading Club was organized. historylink.org/File/8731

#OnThisDay in 1871, Susan B. Anthony became the first woman to address the Washington Territorial Legislature. historylink.org/File/5557

One year ago today, "No Kings" protesters rallied throughout Washington in opposition to President Donald Trump's policies. www.historylink.org/File/23424

#OnThisDay in 1978, Enloe Dam in Okanogan County was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. historylink.org/File/22598

#OnThisDay in 1973, Dolores Sibonga became the first Filipina American to be admitted to the Washington State Bar. historylink.org/File/3727

#OnThisDay in 1928, the Seattle-Tacoma highway opened. historylink.org/File/21209

#OnThisDay in 1924, the USS Shenandoah, the first rigid airship to make a transcontinental flight, visited Camp Lewis. historylink.org/File/10246

#OnThisDay in 1899, Seattle unveiled a totem pole in Pioneer Square. It had been stolen from a Tlingit village. historylink.org/File/2076

#OnThisDay in 1889, the Spokane Falls & Northern Railway reached Colville. historylink.org/File/9118

40 years ago today, Congress designated the Columbia River Gorge as a National Scenic Area. historylink.org/File/7795

#OnThisDay in 1964, Little Willie John was arrested for murder after performing at Seattle's Magic Inn. historylink.org/File/8414

#OnThisDay in 1947, the Atomic Energy Commission granted Bonneville Power Administration jurisdiction over the future site of the Richland Substation. www.historylink.org/File/22481

#OnThisDay in 1935, fire destroyed the Tacoma Hotel in Tacoma. historylink.org/File/22451

#OnThisDay in 1929, a Soviet Tupolev ANT-4 twin-engine airplane landed at Sand Point on a goodwill tour. historylink.org/File/2244

#OnThisDay in 1920, Vancouver mayor G. R. Percival disappeared. historylink.org/File/21179

#OnThisDay in 1917, Camp Lewis officials cordoned off the "Joy Zone" located just outside the camp gate. historylink.org/File/20153