1. Statehood Day: July 14 is celebrated as Statehood Day in North Dakota, marking the day in 1889 when it officially became the 39th state to be admitted to the Union.

2. Lewis and Clark Expedition: On July 14, 1806, the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through what is now North Dakota on their return journey from the Pacific Northwest. The expedition spent more time in North Dakota than any other state, and their travels helped open up the region to further exploration and settlement.

3. Baseball History: On July 14, 1903, the first recorded professional baseball game in North Dakota took place between the Fargo-Moorhead Twins and the Grand Forks Browns. The Twins won the game 7-1, and baseball became a popular pastime in the state in the decades that followed.

4. Aviation Milestones: July 14 is also notable for two important aviation milestones in North Dakota history. In 1911, Lincoln Beachey made the first airplane flight in the state, taking off from the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Fargo. And in 1923, the state's first licensed pilot, Vernon Earle, completed his first solo flight.

5. Floods and Disasters: Unfortunately, July 14 has also been associated with several natural disasters in North Dakota history. In 1927, a devastating flood swept through the Red River Valley, causing widespread damage and claiming more than 100 lives. And in 2011, another major flood hit the region, resulting in more than $1 billion in damages and prompting a massive relief effort from volunteers and emergency responders.