1. In 1876, the town of Grand Forks was incorporated in North Dakota on April 4th. Today, it is the third-largest city in the state.

2. In 1913, the North Dakota State Legislature passed a bill to create a state Board of Health on April 4th. This board was responsible for controlling the spread of communicable diseases and promoting public health across the state.

3. In 1933, the Great Plains Blizzard struck North Dakota on April 4th. This intense blizzard caused widespread damage and resulted in the death of over 70 people.

4. In 1949, North Dakota became the first state to establish a state-owned bank on April 4th. The Bank of North Dakota was created to promote economic development and provide low-interest loans to farmers, businesses, and students.

5. In 1984, the North Dakota Geological Survey announced the discovery of oil near Williston on April 4th. This discovery sparked the beginning of the Bakken oil boom, which transformed many small towns in the western part of the state into thriving oil communities.