1. In 1915, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly authorized the construction of the state capitol building in Bismarck. The building, which was completed in 1934, is now a major landmark in the city and a symbol of North Dakota's rich history.

2. On June 28, 1955, Fargo became the first city in North Dakota to receive a television signal. The station, KVLY-TV, has since become a major source of news and entertainment for residents of the area.

3. In 1986, a tornado struck the town of Elgin, North Dakota, killing one person and causing significant damage to the town. The tornado was part of a severe weather outbreak that affected much of the upper Midwest that day.

4. On June 28, 2009, a major flood hit Fargo, causing significant damage to homes and businesses in the area. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and melting snow, and resulted in the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes.

5. In 2012, North Dakota became the first state in the country to pass a "personhood" amendment, which declared that life begins at conception and gave fetuses the same rights as people. The amendment was widely controversial, and was ultimately voted down by North Dakota residents in a statewide referendum.