On October 13, 1972, Gloria Steinem arrives in Seattle for a two-day visit full of meetings, lectures, and media interviews. As a writer, feminist, political organizer, and founder of Ms. ma...
On November 2, 1972, a small group of demonstrators jeer and lob mudballs at various city and county officials at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Kingdome, cutting the ceremonies short as a result. ...
On November 7, 1972, Republican Governor Daniel J. Evans (1925-2024) defeats former governor Albert D. Rosellini (b. 1910) to win an unprecedented third consecutive term. President Richard M. Nixon (1...
On December 13, 1972 the Intiman Theatre launches its debut season in Kirkland with a production of Henrik Ibsen's (1828-1906) Rosmersholm at the 65-seat Creative Arts League Theater in Kirkland. The...
In 1973, the Seattle Samoan Center opens at the El Centro de la Raza, a Chicano/Latino community center, in North Beacon Hill. The center addresses the social needs of the Samoan community and provide...
In 1973, Muslims found the South Seattle Islamic Center in Riverton Heights. Later the Sea-Tac Mosque is established here at 3040 S 150th Street in Sea-Tac. In 1980, the community will establish the I...
On January 1, 1973, the Seattle Transit System is ushered out of existence and Metro Transit is ushered in. This comes after a September 19, 1972, vote authorizing the Municipality of Metropolitan Sea...
On January 22, 1973, the United States Supreme Court rules in favor of "Jane Roe" in her challenge to a state law banning abortion in Texas. The federal ruling supersedes the more restrictive standard...
On February 11, 1973, the Stationhouse Branch, The Seattle Public Library opens at 33rd Avenue E and E Union Street in an old fire station. The branch results from the efforts of community leader Sall...
On February 25, 1973, Officer Fred D. Carr (1947-1973) dies from shots fired by fellow officers in a shootout with a man who is angry over losses at gambling. Officer Carr is the first African America...
On March 21, 1973, the Group Health Cooperative's Women's Caucus meets for the first time. About 100 women attend, including about 25 employees of Group Health, two well-dressed women (the Group Healt...
On March 22, 1973, the Radio Talking Book takes to the air with programming for the blind. The broadcast is a service of The Seattle Public Library's Library for the Blind with funding from the U.S. g...