1. On February 4, 1865, Montana Territory was created. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Organic Act, which divided the territory from the Dakota and Idaho territories. This marked the beginning of Montana's journey towards statehood, which it achieved in 1889.

2. February 4, 1902, marks the date of Montana's first-ever "Palace of the Lord High Mose" minstrel show. Hundreds of people attended the performance, which featured singers, dancers, and comedians. The show continued for several years and became a popular annual event in Helena.

3. In 1933, Montana's notorious outlaw, Bill Miner, died on February 4. He was known as the "Gentleman Bandit" and was accused of robbing several stagecoaches and trains. He was captured and served a prison sentence before being released in 1901. He returned to his life of crime and was eventually captured again in Montana, where he died in prison.

4. February 4, 1953, marked the opening of Montana's first-ever McDonald's restaurant. Located in Billings, it was the 13th franchise in the United States. The restaurant proved popular, and soon more McDonald's locations opened across Montana.

5. February 4, 1992, was a notable day for Montana's environment. The Montana Environmental Policy Act was passed, which required state agencies to consider the environmental impact of their decisions. The act also established an Environmental Quality Council to oversee environmental issues in the state. The act has since been amended and remains an important part of Montana's environmental regulations.