1. In 1884, William H. Brown was elected as the first African American to hold public office in North Dakota. Brown was elected as Register of Deeds in Pembina County.

2. On February 10, 1936, the Dickinson State Normal School basketball team won their 47th consecutive game, setting a national record for longest winning streak in men's basketball.

3. In 1987, North Dakota Governor George Sinner declared February 10th as "Ralph Engelstad Day" in honor of the businessman and philanthropist's contributions to the state. Engelstad was known for his involvement in the gaming industry and for his donations to educational institutions.

4. Fargo-based television station KVLY began broadcasting on February 10, 1959. The station, known for its iconic 2,063-foot-tall transmission tower, became the tallest structure in the world upon its completion in 1963.

5. On February 10, 1922, the first issue of the North Dakota Law Review was published. The publication, which is still in print today, serves as a platform for legal scholarship and commentary on important legal topics in North Dakota and beyond.