1. On November 5, 1889, North Dakota became the 39th state of the United States. The state was admitted alongside South Dakota and became a part of the union.

2. In 1895, November 5 was declared the official state holiday of North Dakota. This day is now known as North Dakota Day and is celebrated each year as a day to honor the state's history and heritage.

3. On November 5, 1912, Woodrow Wilson was elected president of the United States. Although North Dakota was a predominantly Republican state at the time, Wilson was able to win the state's electoral votes due to his progressive policies.

4. In 1938, a devastating blizzard hit North Dakota on November 5, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The storm, known as the Armistice Day Blizzard, claimed the lives of more than 150 people in the state and led to widespread changes in how the state prepared for severe weather events.

5. On November 5, 1996, North Dakota voters approved a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in the state. The amendment was overturned by a federal court in 2014, and same-sex marriage is now legal in North Dakota. The state has since become a leader in LGBTQ rights, passing anti-discrimination laws and recognizing same-sex marriage.