Here are 5 interesting facts about October 22 in North Dakota history:

1. On October 22, 1889, North Dakota was officially admitted as the 39th state in the United States. This date is now celebrated as North Dakota Day.

2. In 1936, the International Peace Garden was dedicated on the border of North Dakota and Manitoba, Canada. The 2,339-acre garden commemorates peace between the two countries and is now a popular tourist attraction.

3. On October 22, 1972, a U.S. Air Force plane crashed near Minot, North Dakota. The crash resulted in the release of nuclear weapons and radioactive debris, making it one of the worst nuclear accidents in U.S. history.

4. In 2013, a historic blizzard hit North Dakota on October 22, dumping up to two feet of snow in some areas and causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions.

5. On October 22, 2019, President Donald Trump held a rally in Bismarck, North Dakota as part of his campaign for re-election in 2020. The rally drew thousands of supporters and was one of several visits the President made to North Dakota during his time in office.