1. Statehood Day: On July 27, 1889, North Dakota officially became the 39th state in the United States of America. This day is celebrated annually as Statehood Day in North Dakota.

2. Tallest Man: Robert Wadlow, also known as the "Alton Giant," was born in Alton, Illinois, on July 27, 1918. He grew to be the tallest man in recorded history, reaching a height of 8 feet 11 inches. During a visit to Fargo, North Dakota, in 1937, he measured in at 8 feet 6 inches.

3. First Train to Minot: On July 27, 1886, the first train arrived in Minot, North Dakota, marking the beginning of a new era of commerce and transportation for the city.

4. Devils Lake Basin Flooding: On July 27, 2011, a state of emergency was declared in North Dakota as the Devils Lake Basin experienced severe flooding. The city of Minot was one of the hardest hit, with over 4,000 homes and businesses flooded.

5. First Celebration of Women's Right to Vote: On July 27, 1876, a celebration was held in Fargo, North Dakota, to mark the first anniversary of women's suffrage in the territory. This historic event celebrated the passage of a law granting women the right to vote in school board elections.