1. In 1881, the first edition of the Yellowstone Journal was published in Livingston, Montana. It was a weekly newspaper that covered news and events in Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area.

2. On January 15, 1896, the Montana State Legislature authorized the founding of the Montana State Normal School, which later became known as Montana State University. The school was established to train teachers and provide higher education opportunities to the citizens of Montana.

3. In 1927, the Anaconda Copper Mining Company created the town of Bonner, Montana as a planned community for its employees. The company built homes, a school, a hospital, and a community center in the town. On January 15, 1927, the first residents moved into their new homes in Bonner.

4. On January 15, 1943, the Montana State Prison was the site of a disturbance that resulted in the deaths of four inmates and one guard. The incident began when inmates tried to escape from their cells during a power outage. The guards used tear gas and gunfire to restore order.

5. In 1972, the Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that allowed women to serve on juries in the state. Prior to this decision, Montana law had stipulated that only men could serve on juries. The ruling was a landmark decision for women's rights in Montana and helped pave the way for greater gender equality in the state.