1. The First Permanent Building in Sitka was Completed on November 5, 1804
The Russian American Company completed the first permanent building in Sitka on November 5, 1804. The building housed the governor and was known as the Baranov Museum. It served as a central hub for the Russian presence in Alaska during the early 1800s.

2. Nome, Alaska was Destroyed by a Devastating Fire on November 5, 1934
On November 5, 1934, a fire swept through the town of Nome, Alaska, destroying more than 50 buildings and leaving over 300 people homeless. The fire was caused by faulty electrical wiring and it took more than four hours to extinguish.

3. The Nome Gold Rush Began on November 5, 1899
One of the largest gold rushes in Alaska history began on November 5, 1899, when three prospectors discovered gold in the beach sands near Nome. The discovery led to a rush of miners, and by 1901, the population of Nome had swelled to more than 20,000 people.

4. The First Televised Gubernatorial Debate in Alaska History Took Place on November 5, 1966
On November 5, 1966, the first televised gubernatorial debate in Alaska history took place between Democratic candidate Bill Egan and Republican candidate Wally Hickel. The debate was broadcast statewide and marked a major milestone in Alaskan politics.

5. Alaska Became a State on November 5, 1956
On November 5, 1956, Alaska officially became the 49th state in the United States. The admission of Alaska was the result of a long struggle by Alaskans for statehood, and it marked the beginning of a new era in the state's history.