1. On February 9, 1960, the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp depicting North Dakota's state flower, the wild prairie rose.

2. In 1889, on February 9th, North Dakota was admitted as the 39th state of the United States. This day is still celebrated as North Dakota's statehood day.

3. In 2009, on February 9th, a massive snowstorm hit North Dakota and other parts of the Midwest, dumping over two feet of snow in some areas and causing extensive travel disruptions.

4. On February 9, 1987, a group of Native American activists founded the American Indian Movement of North Dakota, which aimed to address social, economic, and political issues facing Native Americans in the state.

5. On February 9, 1916, North Dakota became the first state in the nation to establish a state-owned bank, the Bank of North Dakota. The bank was created to promote economic development in the state and provide low-cost loans to farmers, businesses, and students. Today, the Bank of North Dakota remains the only state-owned bank in the United States.