1. Fort Parker Attack: On June 7, 1864, the Sioux tribe attacked Fort Parker near present-day Philipsburg, Montana, killing seven soldiers and one civilian. The attack was part of a larger conflict known as the Dakota War of 1862.

2. Teddy Roosevelt Visits Helena: On June 7, 1903, future President Teddy Roosevelt visited Helena, Montana, while on a tour of the western United States. He delivered a speech at the Montana State Capitol where he praised the state's natural beauty and rugged individualism.

3. First Commercial Airline Flight in Montana: On June 7, 1926, the first commercial airline flight in Montana took off from Missoula. It was a Ford Tri-Motor plane operated by Varney Airlines, which later became United Airlines.

4. Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame Established: On June 7, 1985, the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame was established in Helena. The hall of fame honors outstanding Native American athletes from Montana and serves as a reminder of the important role sports have played in Native American culture.

5. Montana Joins Union: On June 7, 1889, Montana became the 41st state in the Union. The state's admission was part of a series of rapid western expansion that saw a number of territories gain statehood in the late 1800s.