1. In 1888, the town of Mandan was founded in North Dakota. Originally a railroad town, it soon became an important center for agriculture and trade.

2. In 1952, the first North Dakota Governor's Cup Air Race was held in Fargo. This annual event attracts pilots from across the country to compete in various competitions and air races.

3. On September 27, 1983, the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota became the first U.S. Air Force base to house the B-52H bomber. This version of the iconic aircraft is still in use today.

4. In 1992, a major flood devastated the city of Grand Forks in North Dakota. The Red River flooded its banks and caused billions of dollars in damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.

5. September 27, 2016, was a historic day for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their supporters. A federal judge ruled that the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline could not proceed without further consultation with the tribe, leading to a high-profile protest movement against the pipeline and its potential harm to the environment and indigenous rights.