1. On August 9, 1950, the North Dakota National Guard 188th Field Artillery Battalion was mobilized for the Korean War. The battalion served in Korea for a year before being released back to the states in 1951.

2. August 9, 1899, marks the birth of North Dakota's own Lt. Col. George E. "Bud" Day, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War. Day fought in several conflicts throughout his military career, including World War II and the Korean War.

3. August 9, 1889, saw the establishment of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in Fargo, which helped revolutionize farming practices across the Great Plains. Today, it is part of the North Dakota State University system and remains a leader in agricultural research.

4. On August 9, 1938, the first nine holes of the Hawktree Golf Club in Bismarck opened to the public. Hawktree has since become one of the premier golf courses in North Dakota, featuring 18 holes set amid the state's stunning natural beauty.

5. August 9, 1974, was the date of Richard Nixon's resignation as president of the United States. While not an event specific to North Dakota, the political fallout of the Watergate scandal had a profound impact on the state and the country as a whole.