1. On June 29, 1893, the Great Northern Railway completed construction on the Minot Depot. This historic building served as a hub for train transportation in North Dakota and remains an important part of the state's railroad history to this day.

2. June 29, 1917, marked the beginning of a devastating flood in the Red River Valley. Over the course of several weeks, heavy rainfall caused the river to swell and inundate the surrounding areas, leaving thousands of residents displaced and causing millions of dollars in damage.

3. In 1954, on June 29, the University of North Dakota received its first-ever federal research grant. This funding allowed the university to begin conducting groundbreaking research in a variety of fields, including aerospace, energy, and medicine.

4. North Dakota's first-ever stand-alone library opened on June 29, 1961, in the city of Fargo. The modern, state-of-the-art facility was a symbol of the state's growing commitment to education and intellectual advancement.

5. On June 29, 1983, the city of Minot was hit by one of the worst train derailments in U.S. history. A train carrying hazardous materials derailed and exploded, destroying a large portion of the city's downtown area and killing one person. The disaster remains a tragic memory in the minds of many North Dakotans to this day.