1. In 1930, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 8.4 hit the Aleutian Islands off the coast of Alaska. This earthquake is still considered one of the most powerful to hit North America and caused widespread damage and tsunami waves across the region.

2. February 5, 1942 marked the beginning of the Battle of Dutch Harbor during World War II. The Japanese attacked the remote Aleutian Islands as part of their efforts to establish a foothold in North America. The battle lasted for two days and was the only major conflict to take place on American soil during the war.

3. On February 5, 1959, the Alaska Statehood Act was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This act granted Alaska statehood and marked a significant milestone in the history of the Last Frontier.

4. In 1997, the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race began on February 5. This grueling annual race starts in Fairbanks, Alaska and finishes in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. It covers over 1,000 miles of rugged wilderness and is considered one of the toughest sled dog races in the world.

5. February 5, 2019 saw the closure of the last Blockbuster video store in the United States, located in the city of Bend, Oregon. However, Alaska was home to many of the last remaining Blockbuster stores in the country, as the harsh climate and limited internet access made streaming services less reliable.