1. In 1952, the first television station in the state of Minnesota, WTCN-TV, went on the air. Broadcasting from a studio in downtown Minneapolis, the new station offered viewers a mix of news, sports, and entertainment programming.

2. On October 14, 1967, the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously to SP4 Donald P. Sloat of Coweta, Oklahoma, for his heroic actions in Vietnam. Sloat, a member of the 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, was killed in action on January 17, 1970, while saving the lives of his fellow soldiers.

3. The Minnesota Twins won their first World Series championship on October 14, 1987, by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. Led by MVP Frank Viola and slugger Kent Hrbek, the Twins celebrated their historic victory with a parade through downtown Minneapolis.

4. In 2003, Tim Pawlenty was sworn in as the 39th governor of Minnesota on October 14. Serving two terms from 2003 to 2011, Pawlenty focused on issues such as education reform, transportation infrastructure, and economic development.

5. On October 14, 2014, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize same-sex marriage. The landmark decision came after years of activism and advocacy by LGBT organizations and their allies, and marked a major victory for civil rights and equality in the state.