1. In 1905, Montana passed a law prohibiting the employment of children under the age of 14 in any occupation, except for farm work. This was a significant step towards protecting the rights of children and ensuring their well-being.

2. On February 17, 1934, a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 hit Helena, Montana, causing significant damage to many buildings and structures. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, but the earthquake was one of the strongest to ever hit the state.

3. In 1969, a group of Native Americans, led by the American Indian Movement, occupied the abandoned Fort Lawton in Seattle, Washington. The group demanded that the land be returned to the indigenous people of Montana, where the fort was originally established. The occupation lasted two years, and the group ultimately succeeded in having 20 acres of the land turned over to the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation.

4. In 1986, Montana became the first state to pass a law regulating snowmobile usage in the state's national parks. The new regulations were aimed at preserving the natural beauty of the parks and ensuring that visitors could safely and responsibly enjoy snowmobiling in the area.

5. Finally, on February 17, 2020, Montana Governor Steve Bullock announced that he was ending his campaign for president. Bullock, who had been a vocal advocate for public education and campaign finance reform, had been running for president for several months but failed to gain traction in the crowded Democratic field.