1. On October 10, 1889, North Dakota officially became a state. It was the 39th state to join the Union, following South Dakota, which had been admitted earlier that same day.

2. On October 10, 1919, the Great Northern Hotel opened in the city of Minot. The hotel was considered to be one of the most luxurious in the state at the time and was a favorite destination for wealthy travelers.

3. On October 10, 1952, the University of North Dakota inaugurated its new president, George Starcher. Starcher served as president until 1971 and oversaw significant changes and growth for the university during his tenure.

4. On October 10, 1997, the Fargo-Moorhead Flood Control Project was officially authorized by Congress. The project aimed to protect the cities of Fargo and Moorhead from severe flooding, which had caused significant damage and disruption in the past.

5. On October 10, 2018, North Dakota State University was awarded a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a new engineering research center. The center, called the Center for Engineered Coatings, will focus on developing advanced coatings materials for a range of industrial applications.