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Pilchuck Glass School, world's first residential education center focused exclusively on glass art, celebrates its first 25 years on July 21, 1995.

On July 21, 1995, some 400 artists, students, faculty, staff, friends, and family converge at the Pilchuck Glass School outside Stanwood in Snohomish County to celebrate a school milestone: 25 years o...

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Funeral for State Senator Cal Anderson is held on August 10, 1995.

On August 10, 1995 a funeral and memorial service is held for State Senator Calvin "Cal" Anderson (1948-1995). Anderson, Washington's first openly gay state legislator, died on August 4 from an AIDS-r...

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Two National Park Service workers are killed in climbing accident on Mount Rainier on August 13, 1995.

On August 13, 1995, two National Park Service workers, including a park ranger, are killed on Mount Rainier while attempting to rescue an injured climber on upper Emmons Glacier. It is the first time ...

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Shoreline incorporates as a city on August 31, 1995.

On August 31, 1995, Shoreline officially incorporates as a city. Residents of unincorporated King County between Seattle and On August 31, 1995, Shoreline officially incorporates as a city. Residents ...

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John Stanford becomes superintendent of Seattle Public Schools on September 1, 1995.

On September 1, 1995, John Stanford (1938-1998), a retired Army Major General, becomes superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. Stanford immediately proposes changes to the way the school system serv...

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Seattle voters reject the Seattle Commons levy on September 19, 1995.

On September 19, 1995, Seattle voters reject by a 47 to 53 percent margin a $111 million property-tax levy that would have funded the development and construction of the Seattle Commons. Designed as a...

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King County voters reject a stadium for the Seattle Mariners on September 19, 1995.

On September 19, 1995, King County voters reject subsidy taxes to build a new stadium for the Seattle Mariners Baseball Club. The promise of a new stadium is a bid to keep the Mariners from being sold...

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Navy bids Seattle's Sand Point naval base farewell on September 28, 1995.

On September 28, 1995, in a 6 p.m. ceremony, the U.S. Navy bids farewell to its Sand Point base. The base is to become surplus federal property and transferred to the City of Seattle, which plans to a...

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Seattle Mariners win the American League West pennant on October 2, 1995.

On October 2, 1995, the Seattle Mariners win the American League Western Division Championship with a record of 79 wins against 66 losses. In the American League Division Series, they best the New Yor...

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Seattle Mariners win their first playoff series with a dramatic comeback against the New York Yankees on October 8, 1995.

On October 8, 1995, the Seattle Mariners win the first playoff series in their history, coming from behind in the 11th inning to beat the New York Yankees 6-5. Ken Griffey Jr. (b. 1969) scores the win...

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Norway's King Harald V and Queen Sonja start four-day Northwest visit on October 24, 1995.

On October 24, 1995, Norway's King Harald V (b. 1937) and Queen Sonja (b. 1937) arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to begin a four-day visit that will include events in Olympia, Seattle, P...

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Washington voters reject property rights, casino gambling, and other ballot measures on November 7, 1995.

On November 7, 1995, Washington voters overwhelmingly defeat three high-profile ballot measures that would have allowed unrestricted casino-style gambling on Indian reservations, banned most gillnet a...

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