1. On February 22, 1879, the state of Montana was officially admitted into the United States as the 41st state. The state was formed after an influx of prospectors came to the territory in search of gold and other valuable resources.

2. In 1899, the first train arrived in Great Falls, Montana. The train station, located in the heart of downtown, became a vital hub for transportation and commerce in the region.

3. On February 22, 1900, the Montana Supreme Court ruled that women had the right to vote in state elections. Montana was only the third state in the country to grant suffrage to women, following Wyoming and Colorado.

4. In 1928, Montana's Glacier National Park was officially opened to the public. The park, which covers over 1 million acres, is known for its stunning alpine scenery, rugged mountains, and abundant wildlife.

5. On February 22, 1943, the Anaconda Copper Mining Company, one of Montana's most important industries, announced that it would be ceasing production due to wartime metal shortages. The closure of the Anaconda mine had a major impact on the state's economy, leading to widespread unemployment and economic hardship.