1. On June 1, 1899, the first issue of the Anaconda Standard was published in Anaconda, Montana. The newspaper was founded by copper mining magnate Marcus Daly and became one of the most influential publications in Montana history.

2. June 1, 1914, marked the opening of Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park. The lodge was the first of several historic lodging facilities built in the park and remains a popular destination for visitors to this day.

3. In 1948, on June 1, Montana's first television station, KXLF-TV, began broadcasting in Butte. The station was a CBS affiliate and played a significant role in bringing news and entertainment to viewers across the state.

4. On June 1, 1950, a devastating flood swept through the town of Belgrade, Montana, leaving homes and businesses destroyed and eight people dead. The flood, caused by heavy rains and melting snow, was one of the worst natural disasters in Montana history.

5. Finally, on June 1, 1974, the United States Congress established the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area in southwestern Montana. Named after Montana's former Senator Lee Metcalf, the wilderness area encompasses over 250,000 acres of pristine mountain landscapes and is home to a vast array of wildlife, including grizzly bears, elk, and wolves.