1. On February 12, 1908, the Hamilton State Bank was chartered in Hamilton, Montana. This bank played a critical role in facilitating local commerce and growth in the Bitterroot Valley.

2. In 1937, on February 12, the U.S. Forest Service leveraged a new technology to dispense grasshopper eggs across Montana. This effort was designed to combat grasshopper infestations and protect the state's agriculture industry.

3. February 12, 1989 was a historically cold day across Montana, with temperatures plummeting to over 30 degrees below zero in some areas of the state. This caused hardship and damage as communities struggled to cope with the extreme conditions.

4. On February 12, 1873, the first county jail was constructed in the then-town of Helena. This facility would serve as a precursor to the modern Lewis and Clark County jail that still sits in the same location today.

5. Finally, in February 1964, on February 12, the Montana state flag was redesigned to include details that better represented the state's unique identity and natural beauty. The flag is still flown with this design today and is an important symbol of Montana's heritage and pride.