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Today in Washington History

White and Indian hop pickers attack Chinese in Squak (Issaquah) on September 7, 1885.

Fire destroys the Big Four Inn (Snohomish County) on September 7, 1949.

Two City of Seattle employees lose jobs for refusing to sign a loyalty oath on September 7, 1951.

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The Filipino Community of Seattle, Inc. celebrates the opening of the newly renovated and expanded Filipino Community Center on May 30, 2008.

Hundreds celebrate the placement of the last sign to designate Seattle's new Martin Luther King Jr. Way on January 15, 1984.

Federal District Judge Cornelius H. Hanford resigns during impeachment investigation on July 22, 1912.

Seattle City Council initiates condemnation process to acquire site for future Seward Park on May 10, 1909.

Seward Park (Seattle)

The Seattle Chinese Golf Club (Seattle Cascade Golf Club) is founded in 1951.

The Fir State Golf Club is founded in Seattle in 1947.

Rainier District Pow Wow (1934-1992)

Averill, Howard Earl (1902-1983)

The Pacific Northwest Golf Association is formally organized on May 31, 1936.

East Wenatchee -- Thumbnail History

Snoqualmie Casino holds Grand Opening on November 6, 2008.

Seattle Chinese Athletic Association is founded in July 1968.

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