1. The Dakota Territory was established on November 2, 1861. The territory encompassed the present-day states of North Dakota, South Dakota, and parts of Montana and Wyoming.

2. The Crazy Horse Memorial was dedicated on November 2, 1948. This massive monument located in the Black Hills of South Dakota honors the Lakota warrior and leader Crazy Horse.

3. The Black Hills Flood occurred on November 2, 1972. This devastating flood caused by a massive rainfall and rapid snowmelt killed 238 people and caused over $160 million in damage.

4. The South Dakota State Capitol building was completed on November 2, 1910. The building, located in Pierre, is an impressive example of neoclassical architecture and features a stunning rotunda and mural paintings.

5. In 1895, the first bridge over the Missouri River in South Dakota was completed on November 2. The bridge, located in Chamberlain, paved the way for easier travel and commerce across the Missouri River. Today, Chamberlain is home to the South Dakota Hall of Fame, which celebrates the state's history and achievements.