January 7 is not a heavily significant date in Montana history, but there are still some interesting events that have occurred on this day. Here are 5 facts to note:

1. In 1941, the third annual Montana-Dakota Junior College football banquet was held in Glendive, Montana on January 7. This banquet honored the student athletes from both Montana and South Dakota who participated in the junior college football league.

2. On January 7, 2008, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred near Lincoln, Montana. While the earthquake did not cause any major damage, it was felt by residents in the area.

3. In 2013, on January 7th, the Montana State Capitol opened its doors for the 63rd Montana State Legislative Session. This session marked the beginning of several debates and discussions about issues that were important to the people of Montana.

4. On January 7, 1879, the Northern Pacific Railroad resumed construction on a line that would connect Montana to St. Paul, Minnesota. This railroad played a crucial role in Montana's economy and helped to transport goods and people across the state.

5. In 2002, January 7 was declared "Fred Bear Day" in Montana in honor of the famous archery pioneer. Fred Bear grew up in Montana and helped to popularize archery across the country. He founded Bear Archery in 1933, which became one of the most successful archery companies in the world.