1. On January 22, 1907, the South Dakota State Legislature established the South Dakota State Historical Society, which is now responsible for collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of South Dakota.
2. In 1943, on January 22, actor Don Potter was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He appeared in various TV shows and movies, including "Escape from New York" and "The A-Team" before passing away in 2015.
3. January 22, 1971, marks the date that a massive blizzard hit South Dakota, causing highways to close and leaving many stranded in their homes. The storm lasted for three days and caused significant damage to both rural and urban areas.
4. On January 22, 1987, the South Dakota State Capitol became the home of the state's first bust of a Native American, honoring Chief Red Cloud of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
5. In 2013 on January 22, a rare meteorite streaked across the sky and landed in South Dakota, making it one of only about 20 meteorites in the world that have been recorded by both cameras and radars. The meteorite's fall and recovery were captured by multiple security cameras, and the fragment is now on display at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.