1. On January 13, 1938, the temperature in North Dakota dropped to an all-time low of -60°F in Parshall, the coldest temperature ever recorded in the state. This extreme cold caused widespread damage to crops, livestock, and infrastructure.

2. In 1898, on January 13, the North Dakota Agricultural College (now North Dakota State University) was established in Fargo. This college has since become one of the state's premier academic institutions, known for its agricultural and engineering programs.

3. On January 13, 1966, the Bismarck Tribune newspaper reported that a woman in a town near Fargo had given birth to quintuplets, a rare occurrence at the time. The babies were delivered prematurely and required extensive medical care, but all five survived and went on to live healthy lives.

4. January 13, 1937 saw the opening of the North Dakota State Capitol building in Bismarck. The building's Art Deco design and grandeur made it one of the state's most iconic landmarks, and it remains an important symbol of North Dakota's heritage and government.

5. On January 13, 1909, the North Dakota legislature passed a law establishing the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Architects. This board was one of the first of its kind in the country, and it helped to ensure that North Dakota's infrastructure was designed and built to the highest standards of safety and quality.