1. In 1943, the first shipment of enriched uranium left Albuquerque for the Manhattan Project's research facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This marked a significant milestone in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

2. On January 14, 1913, New Mexico became the 47th state to be admitted to the United States. The state has a rich history that dates back to pre-Columbian times, and its diverse cultural heritage is celebrated through numerous festivals and events throughout the year.

3. In 1889, the world's first rodeo was held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The event featured cowboys from all over the region who competed in various tasks such as roping, riding, and bronco busting, and it laid the foundation for modern rodeos that are enjoyed today.

4. The first plane to fly over the mines of Carlsbad, New Mexico was on January 14, 1927. This marked the beginning of a new era in the exploration and development of the area's rich mineral resources.

5. On January 14, 1879, the Lincoln County War began in New Mexico. This conflict pitted rival factions against each other in a violent struggle for power and control of the region's growing cattle industry, and it is remembered as one of the bloodiest episodes in the state's history.