1. January 5, 1950: The University of North Dakota (UND) became the first university in the United States to offer a degree in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) when it awarded the first degree in aerospace sciences with a UAS major.
2. January 5, 1981: The temperature in North Dakota dropped to -60°F in the town of Parshall, setting a record for the lowest temperature in the state's history.
3. January 5, 1976: The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education approved the establishment of the Dakota College at Bottineau, which offers students a two-year degree in a variety of fields.
4. January 5, 1919: North Dakota Governor Lynn J. Frazier signed a bill establishing the state's first income tax, which would take effect the following year.
5. January 5, 1955: The city of Fargo was hit by a record-breaking snowstorm, with 18 inches of snowfall in just 12 hours. The storm caused major disruptions, as roads were closed and businesses shut down.