1. On January 30, 1863, the first territorial governor of Montana, Sidney Edgerton, took office. He played an important role in shaping the state government and oversaw the establishment of several major institutions, including the University of Montana.

2. In 1904, the town of Butte, Montana experienced one of the deadliest mining disasters in American history when a fire broke out in the Granite Mountain Mine. 168 miners lost their lives in the tragedy, which had a profound impact on the town's economy and social fabric.

3. Montana gained its nickname as the "Treasure State" on January 30, 1981, when Governor Ted Schwinden signed a bill officially designating it as such. The name reflects the state's wealth of natural resources, including gold, silver, and copper.

4. On January 30, 1934, legendary cowboy and rodeo performer Casey Tibbs was born in Fort Pierre, South Dakota. He went on to win numerous championships and awards, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest rodeo riders of all time.

5. The Montana State Capitol Building, located in Helena, was dedicated on January 30, 1902. The neoclassical-style building, designed by architect Charles Bell, is a centerpiece of the city's architectural heritage and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.